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autolysisIn biology, the destruction of a cell after its death by the action of its own enzymes, which break down its structural molecules. |
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| Autolytic debridement is an effective method accomplished by keeping the wound continually moist. It reduces pain, helps reduce bleeding, promotes and accelerates cellular regeneration by replicating the natural fibroconnective template, promotes natural autolysis and autolytic debridement by rehydrating and softening necrotic tissue and eschar, protects wound bed and newly formed granulation tissue, and absorbs wound exudates. Two chapters on debridement include chemical, autolytic, and sharp debridement as well as mechanical modalities such as hydrotherapy, including pulsatile lavage with suction. |
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