Wound Care Plan

Abrasions – General Practitioner

Last Updated
19 May 2025

Quick Overview

Reference ID Number: PH-WCP001

Categories

Scope of Practice (ScOP) Designation

Treatment Goals

Aim of Dressing

Frequency of Dressing Change

3 Days(s) Min - 5 Days (Max)

References

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

Single non-circumfrencial abrasion

Patient has fallen over on a road base or foot path without any metal object involvement. If metal is involved see the appropriate pathway for tetanus

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Step 1

Prepare Sterile Field

Prepare your sterile field with your sterile products
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Step 2

Clean wound bed

Clean the wound bed thoroughly removing any foreign objects from the wound bed. Pay attention to any clotted areas and observe for any metal involvement.
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Step 3

Apply Inadine

Apply 2 layers of inadine to the abrasions
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Step 4

Apply Foamlite

Apply Foamlite
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