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What is the indication for wound debridement?‎

What is the indication for wound debridement?‎

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Question added by Samira Abukar Podiatrist/Chiropodist (Title: Foot Specialist) Women's College Hospital
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Question added by Samira Abukar Podiatrist/Chiropodist (Title: Foot Specialist) Women's College Hospital
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Answer added by  Joanna Movera Dolosa
9 years ago

factor classified as diabetic pt as high-risk include of being over weight, increase age,lvel of activity whether or not they have hx of gestiational diabetes or family h ... See More

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Answer added by  Samira Abukar, Podiatrist/Chiropodist (Title: Foot Specialist), Women's College Hospital
8 years ago

I would also add that indication for debridement is also inclusive of hyperkeratosis (callosities) surrounding ulcer sites, especially heavily seen on the diabetic feet. ... See More

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Answer added by  Yasser Ellafy Mohamed Ali Elsareeb, alhammadi hospital, general and emergency surgery
6 years ago

patient resuscitation if needed  stop any bleeding  wound swabbing for culture  clean the wound including wound debridement if needed local dressing  painkiller and antib ... See More

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Answer added by  Shahbaz Khan, Grade A staff nurse, North Delhi municipal corporation & Hindu Rao hospital
6 years ago

Place a clean towel over the injury to stop any bleeding. Try to keep the injured area elevated. Wash the bite carefully with soap and water. Apply a sterile bandage to t ... See More