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Scope of Practice (ScOP) Designation
Treatment Goals
To achieve wound bed stabilisation in line with the agreed management plan or escalation for intervention.
Aim of Dressing
To provide antimicrobial protection during evaluation of arterial compromise and development of a definitive management plan. In patients unsuitable for surgery, long-term wound bed stabilisation may be appropriate.
Frequency of Dressing Change
Consult(s) / Diagnostic Test Required
Ankle Brachial Index/Toe Pressures
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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
Arterial Ulcer
The management of arterial ulcers is consistent irrespective of dressing goals. While iodine application may vary, the overall management strategy remains the same.
Swipe
Prepare you sterile field
Clean the wound bed
Apply Inadine
Secure