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Scope of Practice (ScOP) Designation
Treatment Goals
To prevent or delay the development of wet gangrene.
Aim of Dressing
To promote drying of the skin and tissue, reduce malodour, and minimise progression of necrotic tissue to wet gangrene in the context of arterial stenosis.
Frequency of Dressing Change
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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
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Care Plans
Ischaemic leg
The patient is receiving palliative care for an ischaemic lower limb.
Swipe
Paint the leg in betadine
Allow to dry