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This document provides an overview of wound dressings. It begins with defining a wound and classifying wounds. It then discusses the mechanism of injury, purpose of wound dressings, and factors to consider for dressing selection such as wound condition and exudate level.
This document provides guidance on wound dressing procedures. It outlines the purposes of wound dressing which include promoting healing, preventing infection and contamination, assessing healing progress, and protecting the wound. It describes different types of dressings - dry-to-dry, wet-to-dry, and wet-to-wet.
Apr 19, 2019 · The document discusses wound care and dressing, including defining wounds and dressings, different types of dressings, factors to consider before dressing, sterile supplies and equipment needed, steps for dressing a wound aseptically, and post-procedure tasks like documentation.
May 15, 2016 · This document is a PowerPoint presentation about wound dressings. It discusses different types of wound dressings including primary and secondary dressings, classifications of dressings into 7 categories like films and hydrogels. It provides details on specific dressing materials like gauze, tulles and film.
Nov 7, 2014 · Wound dressing. Wound dressing . Prepared by Miss Aisha Al-hofaian Supervised by Dr.Gehan . Purpose . 1- To promote wound healing by primary intention . 2- To prevent infection . 3- To assess the healing process 4- To protect the wound from mechanical trauma . 5- To absorb drainage. 5.49k views • 18 slides
Dressings are typically changed every 48 hours. Remove old dressing. Protect periwound skin. Cleanse or irrigate wound per order or policy. Perform wound assessment. Reapply proper size wound dressing. Count and document number of dressings or packing. Apply transparent covering. Reconnect to device. Reestablish negative pressure per orders or ...
Presentation on theme: "Wound Care Dressings and Their Uses"— Presentation transcript: 1 Wound Care Dressings and Their Uses. Carolyn Watts MSN, RN, CWON Vanderbilt University Medical Center Nashville, TN. 2 Topical Therapy: Principles.
Dec 21, 2019 · An ideal wound dressing should….. • Protect from external forces & contamination • Protection against drying & loss of body water& electrolytes • Discourage infection • Provide thermal insulation • Reduce odour • Be easy to apply • Be cost and resource effective.
Nov 14, 2014 · Wound care and Dressings. PN 103. Multiple types!!!!! -wounds depth -amount of drainage -location of the wound. -needs a MD/PA/NP order -Follow protocol at your facility - some facilities have pre-written orders depending on the type of lesion. Types of Dressings.
The document discusses wound care and dressing, including defining wounds and dressings, different types of dressings, factors to consider before dressing, sterile supplies and equipment needed, steps for dressing a wound aseptically, and post-procedure tasks like documentation.
