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Scope of Practice (ScOP) Designation
Treatment Goals
Perform debridement of slough on the knee (see before and after photographs) and apply antimicrobial dressings to the arm and leg.
Aim of Dressing
“Use wicking techniques to control heavy exudate from the arm wound and promote granulation tissue development in the knee wound.
Frequency of Dressing Change
Consult(s) / Diagnostic Test Required
Surgical Team or Wound Care Clinical Nurse Consultant for ward based sharp debridement, Physiotherapists for a Thermoplastic backslab
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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
Cellulitis and Cyst (Option A)
A patient with a history of intravenous drug use (IVDU) was admitted with severe cellulitis of the arm and a cyst on the left knee.
Swipe
Prepare Sterile Field
Clean the wound bed
Perform sharp debridement to the slough on the knee
Pack the wounds
Secure
Cellulitis and Cyst (Option B)
Where purulent exudate is present, cleanse the wound using the microfibre action of loosely woven ribbon gauze.
Swipe
Prepare Sterile Field
Clean the wound bed
Perform sharp debridement to the slough on the knee
Pack
Secure with Tubular form