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Scope of Practice (ScOP) Designation
Treatment Goals
Stabilise the suture line and scabbed area to allow secondary intention healing to occur.
Aim of Dressing
To dry out the suture line to decrease the chance of dehiscence whilst also stabilising the scabbed over area where the the suture line has dehisced.
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
Amputated fingers
Patient suffers from severe microvascular disease which has caused the need for some of his fingers and one leg to be amputated.
Swipe
Setup sterile field
Clean the wound
Paint with betadine
Cover and secure