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Wound Care Plan

Cellulitis – Leg (Acute)

Last Updated
15 April 2026
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Reference ID Number: WL-WCP-76

Categories

Cellulitis

Scope of Practice (ScOP) Designation

Medical Officer,Registered Nurse (RN),Enrolled Nurse (EN)

Treatment Goals

To support skin integrity during the course of intravenous antibiotic therapy.

Aim of Dressing

Apply oil-based emollients to support skin integrity while monitoring for progression or spread of cellulitis.

Frequency of Dressing Change

Everyday

Consult(s) / Diagnostic Test Required

Infectious Disease consult

References

Shopping List

Dressing Pack (Small),Normal Saline,Jelonet Roll (15cm x 2m),Inadine (10cm x10cm),Cotton Role – Multigate,Crepe Bandage (15cm x 1.5m)
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    Care Plans

    Cellulitis that is in the acute phase

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    Mark the cellulitis with a permanent marker

    Mark the extent of erythema with a permanent marker to enable monitoring of cellulitis progression.
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    Step 1

    Gently clean

    Prepare a sterile field and arrange all sterile products using aseptic technique.
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    Step 2

    Broken areas of skin

    lace a doubled layer of Inadine over areas of skin breakdown and adjacent intact skin to provide a topical antimicrobial effect.
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    Step 3

    Wrap the leg (part 1)

    Wrap the leg with Jelonet roll. Sheet application may be used as an alternative, although it is more time-consuming.
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    Step 4

    Apply Zetuvit

    Wrap the affected area with a zetuvit to absorb any exudate
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    Step 5

    Wrap the leg (part 2)

    Cover the affected area with Zetuvit for exudate management.
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