Autolytic debridement

Hydrocolloid Facilitate rehydration and autolytic debridement. Infected wounds. Aquacel (Conva Tec)... 

Bacterial Cellulose mats is very elfective in promoting autolytic debridement, reducing pain, and accelerating granulation, aU of which are important for proper wound healing. These nanobiocellulose membranes can be created in any shape and size, which is beneficial for the treatment of large and difficult to cover areas of the body. 

There are a variety of methods that can be used to debride a wound, including autolytic, chemical, mechanical, and surgical. Autolytic debridement utilises the body s own enzymes and moisture to dissolve and clean the wound of necrotic tissue. This method has the advantage of being virtually painless for the patient, but can take many weeks to achieve. A moist wound environment is the key factor to autolytic debridement, and is obtained by using occlusive or semi-occlusive wound dressings. 

The client diagnosed with chronic venous insufficiency has a venous stasis ulcer that is being treated with autolytic medication for debridement and an occlusive dressing. The nurse notices a foul-smelling odor. Which action should the nurse take ... 

The method of debridement selected will depend on the individual characteristics of the wound. Surgical and autolytic regimes are underpinned by encouraging the body s own healing... 

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