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Scope of Practice (ScOP) Designation
Treatment Goals
Debride knee slough area (see before and after photo) and apply a antimicrobial dressing to the arm and leg
Aim of Dressing
Wick the large amount of fluid away from the arm wound and encourage granulation tissue to start growing in the knee wound
Frequency of Dressing Change
Consult(s) / Diagnostic Test Required
Surgical Team or Wound Care Clinical Nurse Consultant for ward based sharp debridement, Physiotherapists for a Thermoplastic backslab
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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
Cellulitis and Cyst (Option A)
An IVDU user was admitted for extreme cellulitis to the arm and a cyst to the left knee.
Swipe
Prepare Sterile Field
Perform sharp debridement to the slough on the knee
Cover
Secure
Cellulitis and Cyst (Option B)
An IVDU user was admitted for extreme cellulitis to the arm and a cyst to the left knee.
Swipe
Prepare Sterile Field
Perform sharp debridement to the slough on the knee
Pack
Secure with Tubular form