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Scope of Practice (ScOP) Designation
Treatment Goals
The patient is not suitable for active intervention. Care is focused on symptom control of the malignant wound and preservation of quality of life.
Aim of Dressing
Odour control is supported with charcoal-filtering and antimicrobial dressings, while white soft paraffin promotes atraumatic dressing removal when used with regular changes.
Frequency of Dressing Change
Consult(s) / Diagnostic Test Required
Palliative care
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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
Multiple Cancers on leg
Palliative patient with multiple skin cancers affecting the right lower limb.
Swipe
Wash patient
Open sterile field
Double Layer Inadine
Charcoal dressing
Care for the skin