Slough: What is this Messy Stuff?

Slough is the by-product of the inflammatory phase of wound healing. Presenting as a yellowish, moist, stringy substance, slough is more common in chronic wounds and contributes to delayed wound healing and increased risk of infection. The removal of slough is a vital component of wound management. This session will outline what slough is, differentiate between slough, host and necrotic tissue while providing strategies for slough removal.