Surgical removal of infected or dead tissues from the wound is called as?

Appeared in: AIIMS Raipur NO - 2019 (Shift-2)

Explanation

Debridement is the specific medical term for the removal of non-viable (dead, damaged, or infected) tissue from a wound.
This process is essential to reduce the source of infection, allow for visualization of the wound bed, and create a clean base for healthy granulation tissue to form.
The question describes the exact definition of debridement, particularly surgical debridement.

Option A: Dehiscence is a complication where a wound reopens; it is not a procedure to remove tissue.
Option C: Incision and drainage (I&D) is a procedure specifically to drain liquid pus from an abscess, not to remove solid dead tissue from a wound bed.
Option D: Debulking is a term used in cancer surgery, referring to the partial removal of a tumor to reduce its size.

Clinical Relevance

Nursing practice connection: Knowing Wound Care Terminology helps nurses interpret findings accurately and avoid errors in routine assessment, medication administration, and patient teaching.
Nurses play a vital role in assessing wounds to determine the need for debridement, monitoring the wound post-procedure for signs of healing or complications, and providing patient education.
Post-debridement care includes pain management (administering analgesics before the procedure), managing exudate with appropriate dressings, and monitoring for signs of infection (increased redness, warmth, purulent drainage, fever).
Nutritional support, including adequate protein (1.25-1.5 g/kg/day), Vitamin C, and zinc, is critical for patients with wounds to support tissue repair and healing.

How to Approach the Question

First, identify the key action described in the question stem: 'surgical removal of infected or dead tissues from the wound'.
This is a factual recall question that tests your knowledge of medical terminology related to wound care.
Systematically review each option and define it in your mind.
Compare your definition of the action in the stem with the definitions of the options.
Dehiscence is wound opening. Incision and drainage is for pus. Debulking is for tumors.
Select the term that precisely matches the description. 'Debridement' is the exact term for removing dead tissue from a wound.

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