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<strong>Wound</strong> Cleansing Guidelines<br />

Necrotic <strong>Wound</strong>s<br />

• Hydrogen peroxide (for blonde wounds)<br />

– Positive aspects<br />

• Good mechanical cleanser and debrider<br />

• Readily available<br />

– Negative side effects<br />

• Can cause an air embolism if used to pack or irrigate<br />

• Ulcerates granulation tissue<br />

• Antimicrobial effect short lived!<br />

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