Although wet-to-wet and wet-to-moist packing has been the standard of<unk>  for many years, research indicates that gauze<unk> s are labor intensive and therefore not optimal. Many superior options are now available. 
Wet-to-Wet<unk> s
Indication: To keep a clean<unk>  clean and prevent the build-up of exudates. 
Technique: Moisten a piece of gauze with saline and just barely squeeze out the excess fluid so it isn't soaking wet. Unravel the gauze, place it onto the<unk> , and cover with a dry<unk>  over the top. The<unk>  should not be allowed to dry or stick to the<unk> . Change 2-3 times per day. Moisten with saline if it gets too dry.
Wet-to-Moist<unk> s
Indication: To clean a dirty or infected<unk> . 
Technique: Moisten a piece of gauze with saline and squeeze out the excess fluid so it is damp, not dripping wet. Unravel the gauze, place it onto the<unk> , and cover with a dry<unk>  over the top. The<unk>  is allowed to dry out and when it is removed it pulls off the debris. Ideally, change 3-4 times per day. Change more often on a<unk>  that is in need of more debridement, less often on a cleaner<unk> . Switch to the wet-to-wet<unk>  when the<unk>  is clean.  
Note: The wet-to-moist<unk>  is not a substitute for mechanical/sharp debridement.
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