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Scope of Practice (ScOP) Designation
Treatment Goals
Stabilise the wound bed whilst we await surgery to remover the eschar that has formed
Aim of Dressing
Dry out the eschar tissue to minimise the chances of sepsis forming whilst reducing the bacterial load on the wound bed.
Frequency of Dressing Change
Consult(s) / Diagnostic Test Required
Vascular Team
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
Vascularitis opf unknown reason
A woman with reoccurring vascularitis returned to hospital with eschar occurring on the lateral part of her wound.
Swipe
Setup sterile field
Clean the wound bed
Apply iodine soaked gauze
Secure with cotton bandage and crepe