Quick Overview
Categories
Scope of Practice (ScOP) Designation
Treatment Goals
To stop the dry necrotic tissue causing an infection that could lead to sepsis. By drying out the toe and waiting for demarcation to occur it will allow the surgeon to know where the healthy tissue is and where to amputate which will aid in the healing process and stop repeated debridement.
Aim of Dressing
To dry out the wet necrotic tissue
References
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
Single Isolated toe
Demarcation can take a long time but the positive patient outcome outweighs the time spent waiting.
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Clean foot with normal saline
Apply Betadine like a 5 year old in art class