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A Standardized Procedure of Dressing Management for Toxic Epidermal Necrolysis
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Debridement: controlling the necrotic/cellular burden
Elizabeth A Ayello1, Janet E Cuddigan
1Clinical Associate Professor and Director of Adult Nursing Sciences, The John A. Hartford Institute for Geriatric Nursing, Division of Nursing, New York University, New York, NY, USA.
Purpose:
To provide physicians and nurses with an overview of the options for debriding a chronic wound to improve wound healing.
Target Audience:
This continuing education activity is intended for physicians and nurses with an interest in learning about methods for debriding chronic wounds to promote wound healing.
Learning Objectives:
After reading the article and taking the test, the participant will be able to: 1. Describe the 4 types of debridement most commonly used in clinical practice. 2. Describe when to debride a wound and how to determine which method to use.
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