Central Role of Debridement in Wound Healing

The definition and classification of Debridement, the methods to remove devitalized tissue from wounds, the advantages and disadvantages related to each debridement method, are described in detail in this module. The learners can understand the critical role of debridement for the progress of wound healing in chronic wounds and how to select a specific method.

After completing this course, you will be able to:

• Recognize the importance of debridement as an essential step in wound bed preparation.
• Define debridement in accordance to updated international guidelines.
• Compare and differentiate the benefits and limitations of the various debridement methods.