WOUND CARE: CHEMICAL DEBRIDEMENT

Course overview

Wound debridement is the process of removing necrotic tissue, cellular debris, wound exudate, and foreign materials from a pressure ulcer, burn, or other wound. Chemical (also called enzymatic) wound debridement refers to the use of commercial enzyme products to dissolve necrotic wound tissue. This continuing education module is designed to give the reader/learner an increased understanding of debridement in order to better care for patients. Readers may explore any or all of the topics. One contact hour of continuing education credit is available for those who successfully complete the post-test and evaluation form.