Maria Hughes
Abstract
In order for a wound to heal quickly the wound bed needs to be free from debris such as devitalized tissue (slough or necrotic tissue). The presence of necrotic tissue prolongs the inflammatory phase of healing and serves as a focus for infection (Benbow, 1998). This dead tissue must, therefore, be removed, a process known as debridement.
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In order for a wound to heal quickly the wound bed needs to be free from debris such as devitalized tissue (slough or necrotic tissue). The presence of necrotic tissue prolongs the inflammatory phase of healing and serves as a focus for infection (Benbow, 1998). This dead tissue must, therefore, be removed, a process known as debridement.
Key concepts: Necrotic tissue, Debridement (dental), Medicine, Surgery, Tissue necrosis, Surgical debridement, Wound healing