Surgical debridement usually takes
place in an operating theatre and is used
when debridement is required quickly, for
example if cellulitis or sepsis are rapidly
developing (Flanagan, 2013). Sharp
debridement can be done at the bedside by
a trained practitioner using sterile, surgical
instruments. However, it is not recommended
in patients’ homes due to the
risk of bleeding and the need for anaesthesia
(Flanagan, 2013). Fig 2 shows what a
wound may look like after sharp debridement
has been carried out.