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Scope of Practice (ScOP) Designation
Treatment Goals
Stabilise primary closure to aid amputation socks and other molding techniques to be used to aid in sculpting the stump for a prosthesis
Aim of Dressing
To dry out the primary closure area so that the scabbed over areas do not break down causing a dehiscence of the primary closure.
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
Care Plans
Below Knee Amputation
Patient had a BKA due to a large un-treated wound had began to starting to cause sepsis.
Swipe
Prepare you sterile field
Clean the suture line
Paint the suture line
Apply a material island dressing