You have been using pulsed lavage with suction (PLWS) for a patient with a noninfected venous ulcer. You have noted no increase in new granulation tissue in the wound for 1 week. Which of the following is most appropriate at this time?

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If there has been no improvement in the wound for 1 week, it is time to re-evaluate the treatment plan. Discontinuing PLWS and consulting with the patient's physician is the most appropriate course of action, as there may be underlying factors contributing to the lack of improvement. Switching to warm whirlpool treatments would not address the issue and increasing treatment pressure may cause further damage to the wound. Debriding 50% of the granulation tissue may be appropriate, but this decision should be made in consultation with the physician.

You Have Been Using Pulsed Lavage with Suction (PLWS) for a Patient