Quick Overview
Categories
Scope of Practice (ScOP) Designation
Treatment Goals
Minimise further pressure to the area whilst aiding granulation tissue to occur
Aim of Dressing
Provide a moist wound bed environment whilst protecting the skin's integrity. By raising and supporting the heels this will reduce the chances of further insult to the area.
Frequency of Dressing Change
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
Stage 4 Heel Pressure Injury
Where the heel has suffered a pressure injury and there has been complete dermal tissue loss with the injury extending into the subcutaneous structures and down into bone
Swipe
Setup sterile field
Clean the wound bed
Gently fill the wound
Apply Heel dressing
Elevate the heels
Recheck area
Stage 4 Scapula/Sacrum Pressure Injury
Where the scapula/Sacrum has suffered a pressure injury and there has been complete dermal tissue loss with the injury extending into the subcutaneous structures and down into bone
Swipe
Setup sterile field
Clean the wound bed
Gently fill the wound
Apply dressing
Offload the Scapula or Sacrum
Recheck area