Wound Care Plan

Cardiac leg harvesting incision breakdown

Last Updated

15 April 2026

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Reference ID Number: WL-WCP-12

Scope of Practice (ScOP) Designation

Medical Officer,Registered Nurse (RN),Enrolled Nurse (EN),Assistant in Nursing (AIN)

Treatment Goals

To provide local protection to a small area of wound dehiscence within the primary closure.

Aim of Dressing

To absorb exudate from two small areas of breakdown and maintain a moist wound environment.

Frequency of Dressing Change

2 Days(s) Min - 2 Days (Max)

References

Shopping List

Dressing Pack (Small),Normal Saline,White soft paraffin (50g),Inadine (10cm x10cm),Mepilex Border Flex Lite (10cm x 10cm)

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Product Selection Disclaimer:

The wound care products being currently used are a suggestion ONLY. They do not take into account your patient's individual needs which you must assess. No funding from medical companies has been provided and wound care products are chosen on their merit and what is available on the NSW Health State Wound Care Contract. Where an exact brand name product is not available we suggest you review the alternative tab or use another wound care product from its category eg. Hydrofibre