Analytical, Diagnostic and Therapeutic Techniques, and Equipment

Debridement

The removal of foreign material and devitalized or contaminated tissue from or adjacent to a traumatic or infected lesion until surrounding healthy tissue is exposed. (Dorland, 27th ed)

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The removal of foreign material and devitalized or contaminated tissue from or adjacent to a traumatic or infected lesion until surrounding healthy tissue is exposed. (Dorland, 27th ed)

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  • Debridements

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Indexed with the subheadings adverse effects, classification, economics, education, ethics, history, instrumentation, legislation & jurisprudence, methods, mortality, nursing, psychology, rehabilitation, standards, statistics & numerical data, trends, veterinary.

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References

  1. National Library of Medicine. Debridement. Medical Subject Headings (MeSH). 2026. Unique ID D003646. http://id.nlm.nih.gov/mesh/2026/D003646
  2. Debridement. In: Wikipedia. https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Debridement
  3. Debridement. In: Wikidata. https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q1270448