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Wound Dressing Procedure

The document outlines the steps for wound care and dressing which includes: 1) Checking the doctor's orders and assessing the existing dressing. 2) Explaining the procedure to the patient and preparing the necessary equipment and supplies. 3) Removing the old dressing using forceps and observing the wound for drainage, healing, and signs of infection. 4) Cleaning the wound aseptically using betadine solution and applying a new sterile dressing. 5) Securing the new dressing and ensuring patient comfort before disposing of used supplies and performing hand hygiene.

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Wound Dressing Procedure

The document outlines the steps for wound care and dressing which includes: 1) Checking the doctor's orders and assessing the existing dressing. 2) Explaining the procedure to the patient and preparing the necessary equipment and supplies. 3) Removing the old dressing using forceps and observing the wound for drainage, healing, and signs of infection. 4) Cleaning the wound aseptically using betadine solution and applying a new sterile dressing. 5) Securing the new dressing and ensuring patient comfort before disposing of used supplies and performing hand hygiene.

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Wound Care and Dressing

Procedure Rationale
1. Check the doctor’s order for The order clarifies type of dressing.
specific wound care and
medication instruction.
2. Wash hands thoroughly. To prevent the spread of infection.
3. Assess existing dressing. To define the status of the wound
and helps identify impediments to
the healing process.
4. Explain the procedure to the Providing information fosters his/her
patient. cooperation and allays anxiety.
5. Secure the equipment and Organization facilitates accurate
bring them to the bedside. skill performance.
6. Put on disposable gloves. To avoid contamination.
7. Loose and remove the dressing To avoid granulation tissue
with the use of dressing damaging or bleeding.
forceps. If the dressing adheres
to the wound, loosen it by
moistening with sterile NSS
from the center to the side in
circular motion.
8. Observe dressing for the Wound healing process or presence
amount, type, color and odor of infection should be documented.
of the drainage.
9. Discard the dressing in the Proper disposal of dressings prevent
waste receptacle. the spread of microorganisms by
contaminated dressings.
10.Clean the wound aseptically Sterility of dressings and solution is
using the dressing forceps maintained.
from the center going outward
in a circular motion using the Cleaning is done from least to most
following: contaminated area to avoid infection.
a. Cotton ball with
betadine
b. Dry gauze pad (patting
only)
c. Cotton ball with
betadine aseptic solution
(use each gauze for only
one stroke)
11.Apply new dressing by gently Provide the most optimum
placing the gauze sponges at conditions for wound healing while
wound center and moving protecting the wound from infection
progressively outward to the with microorganisms and further
edges of the wound sites. trauma.
12.Secure the edges of the It is for the dressing to not be
dressing to the patient’s skin removed easily.
with strips of adhesive tapes.
13.Make sure the patient feel Enables the patient to feel important
comfortable and tidy the unit. and receive the best care as possible.
14.Remove gloves inside out and To prevent cross-infection.
discard in the proper
receptacle.
15.Perform hand hygiene and do To prevent the spread of infection.
the aftercare of equipments.

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