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Reference ID Number: TWS-WCP-90
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Scope of Practice (ScOP) Designation
Treatment Goals
To clean and provide a clean and secure environment to allow for the wound edges to join
Aim of Dressing
Provide a clean and breathable dressing to allow healing without maceration
Frequency of Dressing Change
1 Days(s) Min - 3 Days (Max)
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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
A surgical site/trauma injury is closed by staples
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Step 1
Prepare your sterile field
Prepare your field and decant your sterile dressing products onto it using ANTT
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Step 2
Clean the staple line
Using the gauze and normal saline clean the staple line paing attending to any areas of clots and how well the wound edges are adhering together and if there is pooling of exudate in one particular area
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Step 3
Apply dressing
Apply fabric island dressing. Avoid using film island dressings as this can cause maceration of the staple line
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