what is slough in wound
flesh wound image by Allyson Ricketts from Fotolia.com. In the context of wounds, slough is dead skin tissue that may have a yellow or white appearance. It is important to remove this tissue to prevent infection and promote healing.Infection can lead to death of the surrounding tissues (necrosis), which can be very dangerous to the patient. The technical term for the removal of slough is debridement.ake the rolled up dry gauze and completely cover the damp gauze, using medical tape to secure it in place. Leave the wound alone for 24 hours, then remove the dressing. Repeat this process every 24 hours until all traces of slough have been removed and the wound is clean and healing up nicely.