Choosing Wisely: Evidence‐Based Support for the Efficacy and Safety of Tap Water Versus Normal Saline for Wound Cleansing
Tap water irrigation does not increase the risk of wound infection. Despite widely available evidence, many clinicians remained reluctant to practice tap water irrigation. To facilitate broader acceptance of this irrigation approach, institutional guidelines, endorsement from key opinion leaders, and social media promotion are recommended.
Authors
- Ming‐Chi Hu (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0001-8741-1555)
- Yun‐Yun Chou (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0003-2445-6179)
- Ka‐Wai Tam (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-1994-834X)
- Yi‐Ting Huang (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-3767-9614)
- Pei Hsuan Shih
Institutions
- National Taiwan University (TW)
- Taipei Medical University-Shuang Ho Hospital (TW)
- Taipei Medical University (TW)
Publication Details
- Journal
- World Journal of Surgery
- Published
- 2025-09-01
- DOI
- https://doi.org/10.1002/wjs.70079
- Primary Topic
- Pressure Ulcer Prevention and Management
- Type
- article
- Field-Weighted Citation Impact
- 0.00