Which practice is essential during wound irrigation and cleansing?

• A. Maintain aseptic technique
• B. Use non-sterile saline
• C. Use high-pressure irrigation
• D. Wear no PPE

Answer: (B)

The essential idea is preventing infection during wound cleansing by keeping the process as clean and sterile as possible. The key is maintaining aseptic technique throughout, using sterile saline for irrigation, and donning appropriate PPE with clean equipment. Gentle irrigation is important because high-pressure streams can cause tissue damage and drive bacteria deeper into tissue. Using non-sterile saline compromises sterility and raises infection risk, and not wearing PPE can expose both patient and clinician. So, the best practice is to preserve sterility with aseptic technique and sterile solutions during wound irrigation.