Keywords
Wound cleansing
Antisepsis
Irrigation solutions
Wound biofilm
Submitted : 2025-12-16
Accepted : 2025-12-31
Published : 2026-01-15
Abstract
This guideline summarizes evidence-based recommendations for cleansing and antisepsis in chronic wounds. It defines target populations, assessment and decision frameworks, preferred cleansing solutions and pressures, indications and limits for antiseptics, biofilm-oriented strategies, pain control, and adaptations for high-risk patients and low-resource settings. The aim is to optimize wound bed preparation, protect viable tissue, reduce infection and iatrogenic injury, and standardize outpatient and home-care practice.
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