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Scope of Practice (ScOP) Designation
Treatment Goals
To stop the hypergranulation of the tissue occuring.
Aim of Dressing
By applying a two layers of dense foam and applying constant pressure it will push down and dry out the hypergranulation tissue. This will cause the tissue to reduce in size back to skin level.
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
Hypergranulation tissue on the foot
Hypergranulation tissue on an old SSG site that has grown over a period 2 months
Swipe
Prepare Sterile Field
Clean the wound bed
Apply foam
Apply white soft parafin
Apply cotton bandage and crepe