Slough
Non-viable tissue that is likely to be moist, soft, stringy and mucinous in texture and yellow, green or brown in colour.
Slough can be found in both acute wounds, such as dehisced surgical wounds, skin tears and other traumatic wounds, and skin grafts, as well as in chronic wounds, such as diabetic foot ulcers (DFUs), pressure ulcers and venous leg ulcers.
Despite its importance in wound care, slough is often misunderstood. Millions are affected annually, and the economic and personal burdens are substantial. In 2023, the International Wound Infection Institute published a series of case studies focusing on characterizing slough from various non-healing wound types.
Additionally, the aim of the study was to classify the composition of slough at molecular and microbiological levels. Download and read the full document: International Wound Infection Institute - Slough: Composition, analysis and effect on healing
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Last edited: August 8, 2024