Water for wound cleansing

Abstract

There is no evidence that using tap water to cleanse acute wounds in adults increases infection and some evidence that it reduces it. However there is not strong evidence that cleansing wounds per se increases healing or reduces infection. In the absence of potable tap water, boiled and cooled water as well as distilled water can be used as wound cleansing agents.

A consensus approach to wound care in epidermolysis bullosa

“…38 For patients with EB we recommend gentle cleansing with a saline solution, water, or dermol 500 (containing benzalkonium chloride 0.1%, chlorhexidine hydrochloride 0.1%). Avoidance/ short-term use of cytotoxic solutions (Dakin, Century Pharmaceuticals Inc, Indianapolis, IN, and povidone-iodine) is prudent because of skin fragility and pain associated with open wounds.…”

A consensus approach to wound care in epidermolysis bullosa

“…38 For patients with EB we recommend gentle cleansing with a saline solution, water, or dermol 500 (containing benzalkonium chloride 0.1%, chlorhexidine hydrochloride 0.1%). Avoidance/ short-term use of cytotoxic solutions (Dakin, Century Pharmaceuticals Inc, Indianapolis, IN, and povidone-iodine) is prudent because of skin fragility and pain associated with open wounds.…”

Quality Randomized Clinical Trials of Topical Diabetic Foot Ulcer Healing Agents

“…Figure 3 lists interventions identified as SOC elements 6,14,15 with examples supported by the DFU literature reviewed. 23,[33][34][35][36] Some elements of an SOC can perform double duty. For example hydrogels used to maintain a moist environment for autolytic debridement can accelerate DFU healing 23 while moist healing with hydrocolloid dressings has been associated with a lower incidence of DFU infection than traditional gauze dressings.…”

Synthesis of Mesoporous Pt Nanoparticles with Uniform Particle Size from Aqueous Surfactant Solutions toward Highly Active Electrocatalysts

“…If acute wounds, such as lacerations or soft tissue wounds, need cleansing, the use of drinkable tap water is strongly effective in reducing wound infections compared with saline solutions17. For closing traumatic lacerations, tissue adhesives compared with standard wound care were strongly effective19.…”

A consensus approach to wound care in epidermolysis bullosa

“…38 For patients with EB we recommend gentle cleansing with a saline solution, water, or dermol 500 (containing benzalkonium chloride 0.1%, chlorhexidine hydrochloride 0.1%). Avoidance/ short-term use of cytotoxic solutions (Dakin, Century Pharmaceuticals Inc, Indianapolis, IN, and povidone-iodine) is prudent because of skin fragility and pain associated with open wounds.…”

Quality Randomized Clinical Trials of Topical Diabetic Foot Ulcer Healing Agents

“…Figure 3 lists interventions identified as SOC elements 6,14,15 with examples supported by the DFU literature reviewed. 23,[33][34][35][36] Some elements of an SOC can perform double duty. For example hydrogels used to maintain a moist environment for autolytic debridement can accelerate DFU healing 23 while moist healing with hydrocolloid dressings has been associated with a lower incidence of DFU infection than traditional gauze dressings.…”

Synthesis of Mesoporous Pt Nanoparticles with Uniform Particle Size from Aqueous Surfactant Solutions toward Highly Active Electrocatalysts

“…If acute wounds, such as lacerations or soft tissue wounds, need cleansing, the use of drinkable tap water is strongly effective in reducing wound infections compared with saline solutions17. For closing traumatic lacerations, tissue adhesives compared with standard wound care were strongly effective19.…”

A consensus approach to wound care in epidermolysis bullosa

“…38 For patients with EB we recommend gentle cleansing with a saline solution, water, or dermol 500 (containing benzalkonium chloride 0.1%, chlorhexidine hydrochloride 0.1%). Avoidance/ short-term use of cytotoxic solutions (Dakin, Century Pharmaceuticals Inc, Indianapolis, IN, and povidone-iodine) is prudent because of skin fragility and pain associated with open wounds.…”

Quality Randomized Clinical Trials of Topical Diabetic Foot Ulcer Healing Agents

“…Figure 3 lists interventions identified as SOC elements 6,14,15 with examples supported by the DFU literature reviewed. 23,[33][34][35][36] Some elements of an SOC can perform double duty. For example hydrogels used to maintain a moist environment for autolytic debridement can accelerate DFU healing 23 while moist healing with hydrocolloid dressings has been associated with a lower incidence of DFU infection than traditional gauze dressings.…”

Synthesis of Mesoporous Pt Nanoparticles with Uniform Particle Size from Aqueous Surfactant Solutions toward Highly Active Electrocatalysts

“…If acute wounds, such as lacerations or soft tissue wounds, need cleansing, the use of drinkable tap water is strongly effective in reducing wound infections compared with saline solutions17. For closing traumatic lacerations, tissue adhesives compared with standard wound care were strongly effective19.…”