Wound Preparation - To debride or not to debride

There are relatively few wounds where it is not safe to debride if a correct method is chosen.

As a general rule: If the wound is not covered in granulation tissue, debridement can be performed to help the wound heal. You might need to be extra cautious with:

• High-risk areas: face, hands, feet and genitalia
• Ischaemic limbs such as diabetic foot ulcers 
• Wounds in patients with blood clotting disorders