Definition of debridement in English:
debridement
noundɪˈbriːdm(ə)ntdeɪˈbriːdmɒ̃dəˈbrēdmənt
mass nounMedicine The removal of damaged tissue or foreign objects from a wound.
Example sentencesExamples
- The role of arthroscopic debridement for degenerative arthritis of the knee is controversial.
- Abscess drainage or debridement of necrotic tissue may be necessary.
- Patients require referral to a dentist within 24 hours for drainage and debridement of the infected periodontal area.
- Maintenance of a moist wound microenvironment and debridement of necrotic tissue increase wound healing rates and reduce pain.
- Early surgical debridement, enteral feeding, mobilisation of the patient, and early extubation are desirable.
Derivatives
verbdeɪˈbriːddɪˈbriːd
[with object]Medicine Remove damaged tissue or foreign objects from (a wound)
a decision was made to surgically debride the ulcer
Example sentencesExamples
- Once she was mobile, she began her daily trips to "the tank," where her wounds were debrided.
- Three subjects had their wounds debrided to less than 50 % necrotic tissue prior to study enrollment.
- Most chronic wounds require some method of debridement; however, some wounds should not be debrided.
Origin
Mid 19th century: from French, from débrider, literally 'remove the bridle from', based on bride 'bridle' (of Germanic origin).