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Wound bed preparation

Montage of two debriding PUs

One of the components of wound bed preparation is the removal of devitalised tissue (debridement). The aim of debridement is to:

  • better assess the depth and damage of the ulcer
  • remove medium for infection
  • facilitate healing.

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Last updated: 27 March, 2008
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