Improving clinical outcomes and patient experience through the use of desloughing

British Journal of Community Nursing
Lorraine Grothier

Abstract

This article focuses on and aims to clarify the role of desloughing as a priority in modern-day wound care. Ambiguity around identification and slough removal has long been a clinical challenge. Effective removal of slough involves the elimination of dead and devitalised tissue as quickly and safely as possible, to enable the wound to return to a healthy state that supports healing. Desloughing is usually associated with typically conservative techniques compared with those used to debride necrotic tissue. More specific and timely targeted action to recognise and remove slough safely will significantly improve the clinical outcomes for patients as well as influence the effective use of scarce resources. The illustrative format of this article will facilitate how clinicians can become familiar with the different types of slough and the appropriate removal techniques.

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Jun 6, 2003·Journal of Wound Care·M Flanagan
Sep 15, 2004·British Journal of Nursing : BJN·Caroline Dowsett, Elizabeth Ayello

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Jun 28, 2016·British Journal of Nursing : BJN·Michelle Deeth, Lorraine Grothier
Nov 9, 2016·British Journal of Nursing : BJN·June Jones
Nov 13, 2015·British Journal of Nursing : BJN·Jeanette Milne
Jan 1, 2016·British Journal of Nursing : BJN·June Jones
Nov 16, 2021·Journal of Wound, Ostomy, and Continence Nursing : Official Publication of the Wound, Ostomy and Continence Nurses Society·Erin M RajhathyNancy E Parslow

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