What is pulsed lavage?

Pulsed Lavage is generally used to suction and remove wound fragments or infected/bacteria containing mucus via irrigation. This method is commonly used in orthopedic surgery, however certain pusatile devises are readily available at health shops currently.

Wounds that Pulsed Lavage may be used for

1. Burns which may be due to incorrect use of cauterizing equipment
2. Ulcers caused by increased pressure in the sinus cavities
3. Sinusitis
4. Traumatic and surgical wounds

Equipment used for performing Pulsed Lavage

Squeeze or pour bottles, bulb syringes and piston syringes are commonly used.
Study reports show that Pulsatile Lavage utilizes greater pressure and can effectively penetrate the slimy bacteria layer, and reach untouchable areas. It is thereby more effective at cleaning and removing bacteria than non-pulsating nasal wash products such as:-

1. Neti pots
2. Bulb syringes
3. Squeeze bottles

Medical reports show that positive pressure irrigation retains a larger volume of solution and irrigates the sinuses more consistently than other methods.

This method of wound cleansing is known by a variety of names such as:

• Jet Lavage
• Mechanical Irrigation
• High-Pressure Irrigation
• Lavage
• Mechanical Lavage
• Pulsatile Lavage