Assertion: debridement's use | /r/Desires | pt
Facets:
value: to evaluate tissues
type: PURPOSE
Source sentences:
text: Use of sharp instruments to remove devitalized tissue - scalpels, scissors, forceps - Selective: requires a PT to continuously evaluate tissues to determine which is viable and which is nonviable - nonselective: all tissue is necrotic and must be removed for healing to occure (pta can assist with this)