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Scope of Practice (ScOP) Designation
Treatment Goals
Support granulation tissue formation within the amputation defect to facilitate safe mobilisation.
Aim of Dressing
Debride bioburden and slough to facilitate granulation tissue development.
Frequency of Dressing Change
Consult(s) / Diagnostic Test Required
Orthotics (for darcoe shoe - forefoot offloading), Medical or Wound Care CNC to sharp debride the wound with a curette
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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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Care Plans
5th toe amputation
The patient requires discharge without VAC dressing due to significant falls risk.
Swipe
Setup sterile field
Clean the wound
Remove bioburden and slough
Pack the wound and cover
