Saline solutions are considered safe and effective for cleansing most pressure ulcers. Irrigating pressure of 8 pounds per square inch is considered safe and effective. Necrotic tissue that can develop with a chronic ulcer delays wound healing and provides a medium for bacterial contamination. Crosshatching of eschar with scalpel may speed autolytic debridement process. Cover the wound with dressing of choice appropriate to wound size.
Covering is needed to protect wound site and erosion of product by clothing or bed linens.
Wound site may be covered with polyurethane, semi-permeable, adhesive dressings, depending upon the patient's tolerance.