An effective way to manage and treat wounds is detailed documentation. When performing debridement of a single wound, report depth using the deepest level of tissue removed. In multiple wounds, sum the surface area of those wounds that are at the same depth, but do not combine sums from different depths.

Introduction. Conservative sharp wound debridement (CSWD) is an important component of chronic wound care. 1. It is defined as removal of loose, devascularized tissue, callous or hyperkeratotic tissue with the aid of a scalpel, scissors, or curette above the level of viable tissue.

Mechanical debridement carried out by the nurse consists in removing non vascularised tissue at the patient's bedside. Once this procedure becomes necessary, the nurse assumes responsibility and must use technical and clinical skills in order to carry it out in optimal conditions.

DEBRIDEMENT, CONSERVATIVE SHARP WOUND It is within the scope of practice for a registered nurse (RN) or a licensed practical nurse (LPN) to perform conservative sharp wound debridement of necrotic tissue if the following requirements are met.

Surgical management and possible reconstruction are necessary for these burns. Upon presenting, the patient must undergo hydrotherapy or "shower" to have all devitalized tissue debrided, which is usually performed by the nursing staff.

Sharp Debridement It involves the use of scalpels, scissors, curettes, or forceps. Sharp surgical is a major procedure that sacrifices some viable tissue, whereas sharp conservative is a minor procedure done at the bedside that removes non-viable tissue.

Physical therapists are trained in the use of selective and nonselective debridement in the management of wounds. Sharp debridement is a component of physical therapy wound management involving the use of forceps, scissors or a scalpel to remove devitalized tissue, foreign material or debris from a wound bed.