Debriding

Question: Side effects of hydrogen peroxide as a debriding agent? I use hydrogen peroxide (3% concentration) as an oral debriding agent once a day. Will this have negative side effects on my teeth? Damage the enamel, etc?

Answer: No, you shouldn't have too much of a problem. If you use baking soda with that then you should limit the amount of hydrogen peroxide to about once a week. But if you use about 3% concentrated hydrogen peroxide, you should be fine, there should be no negative side affects and no damage to the enamel.

Question: what is the process of debriding a 2nd degree burn? i went to my school's health center and the nurse said that she was gonna soak my arm in bacterial wash, then debride the burn. im kinda worried. what are they going to do?

Answer: Debriding is a way of cleaning away the bad tissue that will never heal, and has to be "sloughed" off before the wound(s) can heal properly. She'll probably soak your arm to loosen the tissue, then gently wash away the dead tissue. She isn't going to scrub the crap out of your arm, like the other reader suggests - because dead tissue that isn't coming off is there for a reason . . . and forcefully removing it can be traumatic to the underlying healthy tissue. Burns are sort of tricky to care for - because they can destroy nerves and sensation, they can be extremely painful, and they can be permanently scarring -- most importantly, serious burns can decrease the immune system -- which results in a higher incidence of infection -- especially since the number one preventer of infection for the body is the skin (which isn't working so well, when you're burned). I had 2nd and 3rd degree burns from my ankle to my hip. With daily bandage changes, soaks, and debridements -- along with application of a medication called Silvadene. I have absolutely no scars now -- the stuff is a God-send.

Question: how bad does an oral debriding hurt? My dentist said i need an oral debriding before i get my teeth cleaned. that sounds really freaky and i am afraid it will hurt. is there any way to avoid getting an oral debriding? let me correct myself he said "full mouth debridement"

Answer: You probably have a lot of calculus (not the math type) on your teeth. This is a result of not brushing your teeth correctly. If you don't brush properly, plaque forms on your teeth. Over time, this plaque will mineralize and harden. This process continues and the calculus deposits get larger. The only way to get rid of the calculus is to debride the teeth. They will either use hand scalers and/or an ultrasonic scaler to get this calculus off your teeth. If the calculus is not below your gums, then this procedure usually is not painful. But, if the calculus goes below your gums, then they will probably need to numb your gums because they will get hit when cleaning which can be painful. I usually numb my patients when it goes below the gums. There really is nothing to be freaked out about. it is a common procedure we do before we can fully clean the teeth. The key is that the dentist needs to numb the gums if there is a risk of hitting the gums!

Question: Hydrogen peroxide used for debriding? What is the purpose of debriding a leg amputation with hydrogen peroxide solution? -Thanks

Answer: Mix the hydrogen peroxide about 50/50 with warm water and wash the leg with it..what it does is remove dead skin and the smell of rotting flesh (if it is still healing from surgery) from the area. Much like if you suffer from oral bacteria caused bad breath or a hairy tounge from taking antibiotics ( which is a side effect) and it'll help clean the mouth so you'll get fresher breath when you rinse and repeat the solution out.

Question: Does the salt in canned foods get inextricably embedded in the food? Or can all the salt be removed by rinsing? I want to remove as much of the salt from my canned food that I can. I'm wondering if the salt gets into the food and not just on it. Does it soak into the food so that some of the salt is inside the food and unable to be removed? Or is it possible to get it all out/off? If I soak the food in water, should I use any chemicals (like a debriding agent) in the water to help remove salt? Should the water be hot? Does it matter?

Answer: Yes it is absorbed by the food in the canning process. Draining and rising will remove any excess. Buy frozen, they are cheaper and healthier.

Question: Is there a medical term for the act of removing snots? I'm serious here! How would a nose specialist describe medically, the picking and extraction of dried nasal mucus from the nostrils? Scraping of the shnozzle? Debriding of the boogerus hangeronus?

Answer: lol! umm nope not that i know of, but those terms you made up are pretty amusing hahaha.

Question: Does Toothette Oral Care Perox-A-Mint Solution Oral Debriding Agent by Sage Products Inc treat Oral Thrush? Does it cure oral thrush (candida)? Here is a link to something about the product http://www.sageproducts.com/products/msd… I really want to get rid of it and it sucks various eggs.

Answer: I don't think the MSDS sheet is really useful to you. Still I don't see anything in it that would be likely treat oral candidiasis. The good news is that there are products that can. You'll need to see your doctor for a prescription. In the hospital, they used to do a swish-and-spit of Nystatin oral solution in the cancer patients with thrush.

Question: WTHAT IS DEBRIDING?

Answer: It is removal of dead tissue ( wounds)

Question: Debriding second-degree burns? Could someone debride a second-degree burn at home, safely?

Answer: Not a good idea. There is a huge risk for infection. It needs to be done with sterile instruments in a sterile environment and you do not have the means of properly sterilizing equipment used at home. Rubbing alcohol on things does not fully properly sterilize instruments. Neither does placing them in boiling water. This kind of thing needs to be done by a professional.

Question: Bad sinus problems. Who has had the surgery? All of a sudden last year i developed bas sinus problems--chronic stuffiness, irritation, recurring infection, loss of smell. My doctor says I might need surgery, consisting of scraping my sinuses (debriding) and opening new drainage. Who has had this surgey? Does it work? What problems cause the need for this? Why won't this go away? I tried oregano oil, antibiotics, steroids. What part of the surgery helps? Does it ever not work?

Answer: I've had it done several times. The first time was in the 1980's and it wasn't so good. The last time was a few years ago by a very good specialist with very modern techniques and equipment. The last time was practically pain free, simple and definitely helped. It isn't any worse (and in some cases a whole lot easier) than having a wisdom tooth pulled. Its done in day surgery and they don't pack your sinus cavity anymore so there isn't any problem swallowing or breathing when the surgery is done. If you don't take it easy, your nose will bleed so lay around the first day or so. It is a very simple thing if you have a good doctor. Dr. Fratiani in Flagstaff, Arizona is one of the best. I hope you find a good one. A bad one could actually make things worse and use outdated techniques making things more painful or uncomfortable with questionable results.

Question: what ingredients are in Collogenaze Saltyn? debriding agent This is used for leg ulcers. Also, has anyone heard of buttermilk for ulcers of the leg?

Answer: If anyone finds the answer to this then they really deserve the 10 points.

Question: Barbed wire part II? The wounds have been thoroughly cleaned. I am just wondering if they might still stitch her up and exactly how extensively they would have to cut the dead tissue away? i was told to wait to go to the vet, keep it really clean, and go 1st thing Mon. morning for the debriding (trimming the edges to make a clean, fresh edge for closure). Also, i put her on antibiotics that i keep around the house. so, is everything going to be ok....? did i make a huge mistake in waiting?

Answer: If it wasn't serious enough to warrent going to the vet by now - then it probably didn't need stitches. Cosmetically - if you want your vet to fix this up - then yes, he would have to open the wound up and cut away the dead and scabbing tissue to make the would heal up nicer. I did the same thing to my foot - cut it badly one night - didn't go to the doctor until the next day. TOO late for stitches. However, 6 months later - had to have surgery to revise the whole scar.

Question: Hydrogen Peroxide to clean wound? hi, i need to clean this fight wound before i take him to vets and stop it getting worse. an earlier answer suggested Hydrogen Peroxide, I've looked this up and so far i think ti may be ok, it says. Like many oxidative antiseptics, hydrogen perioxide causes mild damage to tissue in open wounds, but it also is effective at rapidly stopping capillary bleeding (slow blood oozing from small vessels in abrasions). • 3% H2O2 is used medically for cleaning wounds, removing dead tissue, and as an oral debriding agent. Peroxide stops slow (small vessel) wound bleeding/oozing, as well. Most over-the-counter peroxide solutions are not suitable for ingestion. what do you think?

Answer: When I was a surgical nurse we used Hydrogen Peroxide on infected wounds and leg ulcers. It was very good for cleaning, and removing dead tissue. You have to be careful of 'healthy' skin though because of the potency, but I would suggest watering it down slightly and irrigate with sterile water after.

Question: Is it safe to use hydrogen peroxide as a mouth rinse? It is listed on the bottle as a "Topical Solution U.S.P. First Aid Antiseptic/Oral Debriding Agent". It says "Use For: Treatment of minor cuts and abrasions, a gargle or rinse." Does anyone actually use this stuff as a mouth rinse, though? I'm not so much as concerned with what it "says" on the package anymore. I've definitely learned to not just trust the labels. A lot of things that say they can be used for x, seem to end up causing x other problem(s). So...have you used it before? I get canker sores very regularly, and have since my childhood. My mother doesn't get them much now...she used to get them a lot when she was younger. I'm wondering how well this would help clear them up, or at least keep them clean while the other stuff I use will hopefully help clear them up. I've been trying Kanka, Orajel, etc. I also use Quantum Canker Cover things...but at night, the germs seem to spread and form other canker sores near the ones I already have. I don't use mouthwash because it actually "can cause" more sores for me, and I've also heard that it's bad for you. What about hydrogen peroxide? Safe to use? And when I say "safe to use"...meaning there are no side effects? I don't want freakin' teeth falling out or gum problems from using it or anything. lol So I'd prefer answers from people who have used it for years and years with no problems. ;-) It says to mix with an equal amount of water, which I'll be doing to dilute it a little. It also says swish in the mouth for 1 minute, up to 4 times a day. I don't want to kill any 'good' bacteria (like I've read that mouthwash does) and have that cause any problems, though...so I probably won't use it over a couple of times per day.

Answer: No in my opinion it is not as it is a very hard chemical and can damage your gums

Question: Terrible, awful spaying incident HELP!? I just posted about my cat Aurora whom I got at the vet 4 days ago. Since, we've been in the pet emergency room because her spaying suture site was infected...really, REALLY infected. The vet went in an did some debriding and sewed her back up. She has an e-collar and antibiotics plus pain killers. I just came back from the animal hospital because she sneaked by me and jumped on the counter and had some tissue oozing out. I was told this is okay...not IDEAL, but okay. I have a cage I tried putting her in but she put up such a stink I let her out last night; but I'm thinking it is the best thing. However, I can't put her water dish in with her because she splashes and dumps it all over the place so she's stuck in a cage with wet bedding=bacteria=probably how she got infected in the first place! I feel awful locking her in without food or water but she can't be jumping. I don't know what else to do. I feel like such a bad kitty mama. Any suggestions? I'm thinking keep her in the cage for 3 more days at least (the staples come out in 8-9 days). My poor baby! She also couldn't have a drain put in because she's allergic to plastic. Help! I feel so cruel and unfair and awful! :(

Answer: If I were you, I would give my kitty a whole room for herself. I would temporarily take out any furniture she could jump on. This way she doesn't go crazy and sit in a wet cage. Sounds extreme, but that's the lengths I go to for my pets.

Question: what is oral debriding?

Answer: Debridement is a medical term referring to the removal of dead, damaged, or infected tissue to improve the healing potential of the remaining healthy tissue. Often this removal is surgical, but other methods exist: mechanical, chemical, and autolytic. In oral hygiene, debridement refers to the removal of the dental tartar that has accumulated over teeth. Debridement in this case is done using hand tools and ultrasound instruments. The ultrasound dislodges the tartar which is then removed.