Which of the following are examples of nonselective mechanical debridement methods? Select all that apply
a. Wet-to-dry dressings
b. Sharp debridement
c. Whirlpool
d. Pulsed lavage
A, C, D
Wet-to-dry dressings and hydrotherapy (e.g., whirlpool and pulsed lavage) are nonselective forms of debridement, which means that healthy tissue as well as devitalized tissue can be removed with their use. Sharp debridement is a selective form of debridement. With sharp debridement, only devitalized tissue is removed.
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