Non-selective Debridement

Question 1

Types of Non-selective Debridement (3)

Answer 1

1) wet-to-dry dressings
2) wound irrigation
3) hydrotherapy

Question 2

Characteristics of Non-selective debridement

Answer 2

Removes both viable and nonviable tissue

Aka “mechanical debridement”

Question 3

Wet-to-dry dressings

Answer 3

Most often used on wounds with moderate exudate and necrotic tissue
Removes viable and non-viable tissue

Question 4

Wound Irrigation

Answer 4

Pulsatile lavage uses pressurized irrigation solution and suction for exudate/debris removal
Most desirable for wounds that are infected or have loose debris**

Question 5

Hydrotherapy

Answer 5

Done in a whirlpool for wounds requiring debridement

Question 6

Possible negative side effects of Hydrotherapy (3)

Answer 6

1) Maceration of viable tissues
2) Edema from dependent positioning
3) Systemic effects i.e. hypotension