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Scope of Practice (ScOP) Designation
Treatment Goals
To stabilise the wound bed with an agreed goal of intervention or just management of the wound.
Aim of Dressing
Provide antimicrobial cover whilst diagnostic tools can be used to assess the arterial compromised areas and a long term plan can be put in place. Stabilising the wound bed due to an inability to operate is a suitable long term plan for patient's who are not candidates for surgery.
Frequency of Dressing Change
Consult(s) / Diagnostic Test Required
Ankle Brachial Index/Toe Pressures
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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
Arterial Ulcer
Regardless of the aim of the dressing the management of the arterial ulcer is the same. An increase in iodine may occur but the overall management is the same.
Swipe
Prepare you sterile field
Clean the wound bed
Apply Inadine
Secure