The Role of Whirlpool in Wound Care

Publication date: March 2012 Source:Journal of the American College of Clinical Wound Specialists, Volume 4, Issue 1 Author(s): Hanz Tao , Jaime P. Butler , Tammy Luttrell Evidenced-based-wound management continues to be a cornerstone for advancing patient care. The purpose of this article is to review the use of whirlpool as a wound treatment in light of evidence, outcomes, and potential harm. Whirlpool was initially harnessed as a means to impart biophysical energy to a wound or burn to enhance mechanical debridement and cleansing. Other credible single-patient-use technologies which provide an alternative to whirlpool in wound care are presented.
Source: Journal of the American College of Clinical Wound Specialists - Category: Journals (General) Source Type: research