Wound irrigation: a simple, reproducible device
Lam, D.G.; Rastomjee, D.; Dynan, Y.
Annals of the Royal College of Surgeons of England 82(5): 346-347
2000
ISSN/ISBN: 0035-8843 PMID: 11041038 Document Number: 523643
It is well established that copious saline irrigation is essential to good wound toilet with low rates of contamination. We present a simple and inexpensive method of wound irrigation that is ideal for use in both casualty and theatre situations.
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