Wound Flushing

Re: Wound Flushing

Cloudy Weather — Fri, 09 May 2014 23:10:16 GMT

Yes as far as I know hartmanns is the wound flush of choice now. Sterile saline is still used but current research indicates hartmanns is least cytotoxic.

Re: Wound Flushing

Louise O'Dwyer — Fri, 09 May 2014 20:27:47 GMT

Hi Lindsay

Chlorhexidine, and iodine, should ideally not be used in open wounds, as both are cytotoxic. THis is particular important in healing wounds. I generally use Hartmann's as it has a pH closer to that of the local wound environment. And its also the volume of flush which is also important - the minimum I use in any wound would be 500ml

Hope this helps!

Louise x

Re: Wound Flushing

Alison Clare Hickman — Fri, 09 May 2014 17:00:20 GMT

Hi,

I would always prefer to use sterile Hartmanns as it is the least cytotoxic (even compared to sterile saline). However, most practices seem to use sterile saline as a general rule.

Ali h

Re: Wound Flushing

caz vn1 — Fri, 09 May 2014 16:50:04 GMT

I tend to use sterile saline in almost all wounds now as non irritant. Otherwise you can use very dilute pevidine but def not hibi it is way too irritant