Wound cleansing: benefits of hypochlorous acid
Joachim Dissemond
Abstract
Cleansing provides an opportunity to remove pathogens from the wound bed, thereby preventing an increase in the bioburden and delayed healing. This article describes the reported efficacy of hypochlorous acid-containing wound cleansers.
Topics & Concepts
BioburdenHypochlorous acidMedicineWound healingWound careIntensive care medicineSurgeryBiochemistryChemistryWound Healing and TreatmentsAntimicrobial agents and applicationsNeutrophil, Myeloperoxidase and Oxidative Mechanisms