Nonhealing Wound Debridement Using a Finger-Mounted Debridement Tool
Summary: Prospective single-arm pilot (n=11 patients, 12 chronic wounds: venous, surgical, PI, DFU) evaluated DigiTouch finger-mounted debridement tool (Medline). Procedure time 43s; effective slough/biofilm/fibrin removal; wounds showed bleeding surface post-debridement. Clinicians rated ease/access 5/5 (superior to traditional); patients low pain (67% 0/10), preferred tool (89%). No AEs; minimal bleeding. Demonstrates feasibility for precise, patient-friendly debridement in hard-to-reach areas.
Key Highlights:
- Wounds: Mean area 9 cm²; 92% no/minimal bleeding post.
- Efficacy: Slough (8), biofilm (5), fibrin (7) removed.
- Satisfaction: Clinicians 5/5 ease; patients 78% faster/89% easier.
- Safety: No excessive bleeding/infection.
- Author: Elvis Castillo-Garcia.
Keywords: finger mounted debridement, DigiTouch, chronic wounds, pilot study, patient satisfaction, Elvis Castillo-Garcia