SAWC Plenary Session: The Art and Science of Debridement: A Multi-Disciplinary Approach

Debridement is the cornerstone of successful wound healing. This session brings together a multi-disciplinary panel to explore the essential role of removing nonviable tissue, callus, and debris from the wound bed and wound edge to create an optimal environment for healing. This session will address how, when, and where different debridement methods should be performed — and when they shouldn’t — based on the patient, wound type, and clinical setting. Clinician expertise and training requirements, including those for allied health professionals, such physical therapists and nurses, will also be reviewed. Video vignettes will be featured, showcasing real-world scenarios and illustrating key principles and outcomes across care settings. Walk away with practical insights and expert tips on effective, evidence-based debridement to apply to your practice.

HMP Education, LLC has designated unrestricted educational grants from Gentell, L&R (Lohmann & Rauscher) USA, Medaxis LLC, Urgo Medical North America, and XSONX for support of this session.