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    Wound Irrigation

    by Cathy Parkes October 01, 2021

    Wound irrigation points to remember

    Wound Irrigation: 

    • Wear a shield to prevent splashing in face.
    • Use a large piston syringe (30-60 ml).
    • Irrigate using 5-8 PSI of pressure.
      Cathy Parkes
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