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Scope of Practice (ScOP) Designation
Treatment Goals
Aid in primary closure through suture line support and moisture management of partially open crush injury
Aim of Dressing
Aid in epithelisation of the open crushed area with a minimal dressing to allow for mobilisation in appropriate footwear
Frequency of Dressing Change
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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
Single crush injur to right foot
A middle age man had a pallet drop onto his foot crushing his foot.
Swipe
Setup sterile field
Clean the wound
Apply Urgo Start
Oedema Aid