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Review
. 2005 Sep;14(8):349-52.
doi: 10.12968/jowc.2005.14.8.26824.

Role of the wet-to-dry phase of cleansing in preparing the chronic wound bed for dressing application

G Kammerlander  1 , A Andriessen, P Asmussen, U Brunner, T Eberlein
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Review

Role of the wet-to-dry phase of cleansing in preparing the chronic wound bed for dressing application

G Kammerlander et al. J Wound Care. 2005 Sep.

Erratum in

  • J Wound Care. 2006 Mar;15(3):102

Abstract

The wet-to-dry phase is a method of cleansing that acts as an alternative to rinsing prior to the application of a modern wound dressing. Debris, exudate and pathogens are removed from the wound, reducing itching and inflammation.

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