Wound Care Plan

Split Skin Graft Donor Site – Dry

Last Updated
19 May 2025

Quick Overview

Reference ID Number: TWS-WCP-54

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Scope of Practice (ScOP) Designation

Treatment Goals

Apply moisture to the dried epidermis and allow for the oil based moisturiser to penetrate to aid flexibility of the area

Aim of Dressing

Stop cracking of the dried area and improve flexibility of the area

Frequency of Dressing Change

1 Days(s) Min - 1 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

Dry or Healed Donor site

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Step 1

Clean the area

Allow the patient to have a shower with the dressing down
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Step 2

Apply white soft paraffin

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Step 3

Apply NAD

This is not strictly necessary. It is mainly to stop the paraffin getting onto the patient's gown or clothes
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