Irrigation Flashcards
1
Q
What is irrigation?
A
Use of fluid to remove loosely adherent cellular debris, surface bacteria, wound exudate, and dressing residue
2
Q
What does irrigation help do?
A
Facilitate debridement
Maintain moist environment
Enhance wound healing
3
Q
What is irrigation a perfect treatment for?
A
Healing granular wound
4
Q
What are contraindications of irrigation?
A
Recent skin graft
Recent surgical incision site
Diabetic feet
Bleeding wounds
Dry gangrene
5
Q
What are types of irrigations?
A
Gentle
Low pressure capsules
Whirlpool
Pulsed lavage with suction
6
Q
What are the negatives of using whirlpool?
A
Risk of infection or tissue injury (maceration)
7
Q
What are contraindications for pulsed lavage with suction?
A
Exposed tissues
Body cavities
Facial wounds
Recent graft or surgery
Actively bleeding
