The process of debridement has been designed as an intervention to speed up the healing of foot ulcers in diabetic patients. It demands the removal of pus and infected tissues from the wound.
The process of debridement has been designed as an intervention to speed up the healing of foot ulcers in diabetic patients. It demands the removal of pus and infected tissues from the wound.
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Steps to take before the procedure
Before the procedure begins the wound is examined to estimate the depth of injured and dead tissues. Your doctor will assess the need of debridement and will follow the best procedure.
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What happens during the procedure?
The procedure starts with flushing of the areas with saline solution or salt water and applying topical anaesthesia. The surgeon then cuts away the dead tissues bit by bit with the help of medical instruments. After this, the wound is sealed with a dry dressing. Moist dressings are generally applied after a day to promote the healing process.
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After the procedure
After the debridement, it is important to take proper medication and have rest, to ensure speedy recovery of the wound, and to minimise the chances of recurrence.
Surgical foot debridement is a revolutionary medical procedure, but this advanced technique also has a few risks associated with it.
The advantages of the Diabetic foot Debridement procedure are:
- Removes the necrotic tissues.
- Reduces the risk of further infection.
The risks associated with the Diabetic foot Debridement procedure are:
- Infection.
- Reaction to anaesthesia.
- Damage to underlying blood vessels, tendons, and other structures.
The limitations of the procedure are:
- The need for a subsequent session.
- Extreme pain during the session.
