Heavy rain and isolated severe thunderstorms possible for parts of Southwest. The NWS Storm Prediction Center is forecasting a risk of severe thunderstorms Thursday afternoon and evening across portions of southern New Mexico and southwest Texas.
Autolytic debridement uses the bodyâs own processes (enzymes and moisture) to break down tough eschar and slough. It does not damage healthy skin, but breaks down dead and devitalized tissue over time quite effectively. The idea behind autolytic debridement is to keep wound fluids in constant contact with the wound. This is achieved with the use of semi-occlusive or occlusive dressings such as transparent films, hydrogels and hydrocolloids. This method can be used on stage ll or lll wounds that are not heavily exudative. Advantages.
Benefits. Surgical debridement of a diabetic foot ulcer stimulates the edge of the wound, releases growth factors and reduces inflammation. Removing dead, diseased and infected tissue allows healthy tissue to heal. Eliminate conditions for bacterial overgrowth and other disease processes that could lead to pain, sepsis, and eventually, amputation.