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Scope of Practice (ScOP) Designation
Treatment Goals
To minimise the risk of failure of primary closure in a necrotic toe, potentially necessitating further intervention or leading to sepsis.
Aim of Dressing
To promote drying of the primary closure line.
Frequency of Dressing Change
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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
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Single toe amputation
A great toe amputation was performed for acute ischaemia related to microvascular disease. The wound edges were readily approximated. To reduce the risk of wet necrosis, the area was dried and managed with Betadine.
Swipe
Setup sterile field
Clean the wound
Paint with betadine
To cover or not to cover