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Wound preparation by cleansing and debridement using Alprep® Pad.
Wound preparation, which encompasses cleansing and debridement, involves preparing the skin and all areas of the wound for healing. Cleansing and debridement are clinically proven to speed up wound healing by removing slough, devitalised tissue and biofilm (Wilcox et al, 2013). Removing the barriers that may delay wound healing is a crucial step in wound care, allowing wound assessment, reducing risk of infection and promoting development of healthy tissue.
White papers & Articles
Wound Infections & biofilms
Read the practical summary for the management of wound infections and biofilms
The role of Alprep Pad® in facilitating shared care of diabetic foot ulceration
The aim of this evaluation was to document initial clinical experiences of Alprep Pad® and record the cleansing and debriding and performance.
Frequency of Debridements and Time to Heal
A Retrospective Cohort Study of 312,744 Wounds
Alprep Pad Evaluation
Healthcare professionals involved in wound cleansing and debridement need a good understanding of wound bed preparation (WBP) and how to create an optimal environment for wound healing and assessment.
Consensus publications
Managing the gap
Discover why international consensus was reached on managing the gap between the wound bed and the dressing.
Exudate Management
Read how consensus was reached on effective management of exudate.
Preventing & Treating infection
Learn more about how to assess and manage infections and biofilm in clinical practice
Holistic Wound Management for better outcomes
Learn more about how to involve patients in their care plan, how to conduct a holistic assessment.
Wound assessment & documentation
Updating the Triangle of wound assessment to include management of the gap and biofilms
Learn more about how to assess and manage the gap and suspected biofilms
Using the Triangle of Wound Assessment to assess and manage the gap
Read more about how the Triangle can support the assessment and management of the gap
Using the Triangle to develop management goals
Learn more about how the Triangle support your decision making in developing a management plan
The Triangle of Wound Assessment used in clinical
Learn more about how the Triangle can be used in clinical practice to assess and manage different wound types
The Triangle of Wound Assessment simplified
Learn about the background and how to use the Triangle of Wound Assessment
Background and introduction of the Triangle of Wound Assessment
Learn more about the Triangle of Wound Assessment was developed