Wound Irrigation

by Cathy Parkes October 01, 2021 Updated: December 29, 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.

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