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Last updated: 02/17/2009
BOOKS
Falanga, V., and K. G. Harding, eds. The Clinical Relevance ofWound Bed Preparation. New York: Springer Verlag, 2002.
Harper, Michael S. Debridement. Berkeley,...
CA: ParadigmPress, 2001.
Maklebust, JoAnn and Mary Y. Sieggreen. Pressure Ulcers:Guidelines for Prevention and Nursing Management. 2nd ed. Springhouse, PA: Springhouse Corporation, 1996.
PERIODICALS
Dervin, G. F., I. G. Stiell, K. Rody, and J. Grabowski. "Effect of Arthroscopic Debridement for Osteoarthritis of the Knee on Health-Related Quality of Life."The Journal of Bone and Joint Surgery (American) 85-A (January 2003): 10–19.
Friberg, T. R., M. Ohji, J. J. Scherer, and Y. Tano. "Frequency of Epithelial Debridement During Diabetic Vitrectomy."American Journal of Ophthalmology 135 (April 2003): 553–554.
Reynolds, N., N. Cawrse, T. Burge, and J. Kenealy. "Debridement of a Mixed Partial and Full Thickness Burn With an Erbium: YAG Laser."Burns 29 (March 2003): 183–188.
Schirmer, B. D., A. D. Miller, and M. S. Miller. "Single Operative Debridement for Pancreatic Abscess."Journal of Gastrointestinal Surgery 7 (February 2003): 289.
Terzi, C., A. Bacakoglu, T. Unek, and M. H. Ozkan. "ChemicalNecrotizing Fasciitis Due to Household Insecticide Injection: Is Immediate Radical Surgical Debridement Necessary?"Human & Experimental Toxicology 21 (December 2002): 687–690.
Wolff, H., and C. Hansson. "Larval Therapy—an EffectiveMethod of Ulcer Debridement."Clinical and Experimental Dermatology 28 (March 2003): 134–137.
ORGANIZATIONS
American Academy of Wound Management. 1255 23rd St.,NW, Washington, DC 20037. (202) 521-0368.
Wound Care Institute. 1100 N.E. 163rd Street, Suite #101,North Miami Beach, FL 33162. (305) 919-9192.
OTHER
Moses, Scott. "Wound Debridement."Family Practice Notebook. February 12, 2003 [cited May 15, 2003].
"Types of Wound Debridement." Wound Care Information Network: Types of Wound Debridement. 2002 [cited May 15, 2003].
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Other Information
Debridement is a medical term referring to the removal of dead, damaged, or infected tissue to improve the healing potential of the remaining healthy tissue. Removal may be surgical, mechanical, chemical, autolytic (self-digestion), and by maggot therapy, where certain species of live maggots selectively eat only necrotic tissue.
In oral hygiene and dentistry, debridement refers to the removal of plaque and calculus that have accumulated on the teeth. Debridement in this case may be performed using ultrasonic instruments, which fracture the calculus, thereby facilitating its removal, as well as hand tools, including periodontal scaler and curettes, or through the use of chemicals such as hydrogen peroxide.
Debridement is an important part of the healing process for burns and other serious wounds.
Other Information
As modern medical care grows more complex, patients can feel overwhelmed. The opportunity to consult a recognized authority about a particular podiatry diagnosis and treatment can bring peace of mind at an emotionally difficult time.
-Institute of Surgical Podiatry
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