Wound Care Plan

Necrosis – Unknown Origin

Last Updated
16 June 2025
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Reference ID Number: TWS-WCP-93

Categories

Necrotic

Scope of Practice (ScOP) Designation

Medical Officer,Registered Nurse (RN),Enrolled Nurse (EN)

Treatment Goals

To stabilise the necrosing tissue till demarcation has fully occured

Aim of Dressing

To dry out the tissue before it can start to break down leading to possible sepsis

Frequency of Dressing Change

Everyday

References

Shopping List

Iodine (100ml) (AKA Betadine),Mepilex Border Flex Lite (10cm x 10cm),Gauze squares,Tubular Form – Size B (12 – 14cm),Normal Saline
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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

    Awaiting for demarcation to occur

    A patient had necrosis from an unknown origin.

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    Step 1

    Prepare your sterile field

    Prepare your sterile field and products using ANTT
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    Step 2

    Clean the wound

    Clean the wound and dry very well to remove moisture from the wound
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    Step 3

    Paint the affected area

    Paint the affected area and any 'bruising' with iodine. This can be done up two time allowing for the first coat to dry properly. Each coat should be liberal and extend 1cm over the parameter of the wound
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    Step 4

    Secure

    Allow the betadine to dry fully (5min) and then cover with a mepilex border if oozing if not cover with tubular bandage
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