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    This document discusses wound dressings and their purpose. It explains that wound dressings are designed to help healing by optimizing the local wound environment. The primary dressing contacts the wound bed, while secondary dressings may absorb leakage or secure the primary dressing. Proper wound dressing selection depends on the type of wound and is important for faster healing. The document also outlines wound dressing procedures and considerations for nursing management.

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    This document discusses wound dressings and their purpose. It explains that wound dressings are designed to help healing by optimizing the local wound environment. The primary dressing contacts the wound bed, while secondary dressings may absorb leakage or secure the primary dressing. Proper wound dressing selection depends on the type of wound and is important for faster healing. The document also outlines wound dressing procedures and considerations for nursing management.

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    This document discusses wound dressings and their purpose. It explains that wound dressings are designed to help healing by optimizing the local wound environment. The primary dressing contacts the wound bed, while secondary dressings may absorb leakage or secure the primary dressing. Proper wound dressing selection depends on the type of wound and is important for faster healing. The document also outlines wound dressing procedures and considerations for nursing management.

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    Wound Dressing

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    KRIZIA ANE A. SULONG
    This document discusses wound dressings and their purpose. It explains that wound dressings are designed to help healing by optimizing the local wound environment. The primary dressing contacts the wound bed, while secondary dressings may absorb leakage or secure the primary dressing. Proper wound dressing selection depends on the type of wound and is important for faster healing. The document also outlines wound dressing procedures and considerations for nursing management.

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    Wound

    dressing
    introduction
    Wound dressing are design to help healing by optimizing the
    local wound. The dressing is contact with the wound bed that’s
    known as the primary dressing. If a dressing is required to absorb
    leakage or to secure a primary dressing this may referred as a
    secondary dressing .

    With the advancement in technology, currently the different


    types of wound dressing materials are available for all types of
    wounds. But the selection of material for a particular wound is
    important to achieve a faster healing.
    What is a wound?

    A wound is defined as a
    break on the skin or in the
    mucous membrane.
    Purpose of
    wound dressing
    ● To maintain a moist
    environment.
    ● To control bleeding.
    ● To protect against
    contamination.
    PRINCIPLES

    • Medical hand washing should be


    done.
    • Keep it sterile.
    • Done gloves if necessary
    EQUIPMENTS
    PICKING,
    OPERATIVE
    SPONGE &
    DRESSING
    FORCEPS.
    BANDAGE &
    GAUZE PAD
    BETADINE
    SOLUTION
    EQUIPMENTS &
    CLEANSER
    Procedure:
    STEPS RATIONALE
    1. Explain the procedure to the patient. 1. To gain trust and cooperation.

    2. Secure equipment and bring to the bedside. 2. To reduce time and effort.

    3. Wash hands. 3. To remove microorganisms.

    4. Undo materials securing the dressing. Lift 4. To avoid being contaminated.


    dressing off by touching the outside portion
    only. If soiled, use forceps
    5. If dressing adheres to wound, moisten with 5. To provide easier removal of dressing.
    sterile water or NSS or hydrogen peroxide.
    Remove dressing using dressing forceps when
    completely loose.
    6. Drop soiled dressing into waste 6. To prevent the spreading of microorganisms.
    receptacle/kidney basin for later burning. If
    hands were used for removing soiled dressings,
    wash hands.
    STEPS RATIONALE
    7. Clean wound aseptically using dressing 7. From least to most contaminated area.
    forceps from the center to the outer portion
    using cotton balls with:
    a. Phisohex b. sterile water or NSS c. betadine
    solution
    8. Cover wound with sterile dressing and secure 8. For wound to be protected from
    with adhesives. microorganisms and irritation.
    9. Make patient comfortable and tidy the unit. 9. For the patients comfortability and fast
    recovery.
    10. Wash hands 10. To prevent cross contamination.

    11. After care of equipment. Soak dressing 11. To prevent the spread of infections.
    forceps in 5% Lysol solution for 30 minutes,
    then wash with soap and water, rinse then dry.
    Send to CRS for sterilization.

    12. chart. Site wound, character of 12. Documentation provides coordination of


    wounds/discharges, treatment given if any (e.g. care.
    ointment used) reaction of the patient.
    Nursing
    manageme
    nt
    Wound dressing
    Dressing consideration should
    include:
    Patient’s condition and prognosis.

    Ease and continuity of use.

    Ability to maintain moisture


    balance and frequency of change.
    - Occur during therapy.
    Intentional Ex. Venipuncture and
    wound operations C
    - Occur accidentally.
    unintentional Ex. Fracture in arm in o
    wound road traffic accident.

    Open - Occur when the mucous n


    membrane or the skin is
    wound
    broken
    - Occur when the tissue d
    Close are traumatize without a
    wound break in the skin.
    I

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