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Treatment Goals
The patient is a 92 year old man who after a long conversation with the medical consultant stated he did not wish to make it to 100. The goal for the patient was to reduce the odour of the wound and allow the patient to go home with minimal intervention. Surgical options were discussed but patient not inclined at the time of assessment.
Aim of Dressing
Minimise odour and allow patient to continue with his Activities of Daily Living.
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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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