Wound Cleansing for the 21st Century

Saline or water irrigation is the most appropriate and safest way to cleanse a wound. Irrigant delivery pressure should be between 4 and 15 psi. Hydrogen peroxide has been found toxic to wound tissue and thus not be used.

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Published inOstomy/wound management Vol. 54; no. 12; p. 4
Main Author Harrison, Janis
Format Journal Article
LanguageEnglish
Published King of Prussia HMP Communications 01.12.2008
Subjects
Injuries
Water
Wound healing
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Summary:Saline or water irrigation is the most appropriate and safest way to cleanse a wound. Irrigant delivery pressure should be between 4 and 15 psi. Hydrogen peroxide has been found toxic to wound tissue and thus not be used.
ISSN:2640-5237
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