Wound Care Plan

Venous Leg Ulcer – moderate exudate

Last Updated
19 May 2025
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Reference ID Number: TWS-WCP-65

Categories

Venous Ulcers

Scope of Practice (ScOP) Designation

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

Treatment Goals

Allow the patient to keep being independent at home in safety. Which means no bulky dressings which will allow proper footwear.

Aim of Dressing

Absorb and transfer the exudate into the zetuvit. The slough (what little there is) will come off during the removal of the aquacel due to the micro-debriding that occurs on removal.

Frequency of Dressing Change

2 Days(s) Min - 2 Days (Max)

Consult(s) / Diagnostic Test Required

Arterial and venous duplexes

References

Shopping List

Dressing Pack (Small),Debrisoft (10cm x 10cm),Diluted iodine scrub,Aquacel Extra Ag+ (10cmx10cm),Zetuvit Plus (20cm x 40cm),Tubular Form – Size E ( 36 – 44cm)
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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

    Single leg - elderly

    Patient is in her 80's and is fiercely independent and wont move into her children's houses for support. Our main goal is for her to return home and continue to complete her ADLs safely whilst supporting her venous leg ulcers.

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    Step 1

    Prepare Sterile Field

    Prepare your sterile field with your sterile products
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    Step 2

    Clean with Debrisoft

    Clean with debrisoft and diluted betadine (think bad fake tan colour)
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    Step 3

    Apply aquacel ag +

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    Step 4

    Wrap with Zetuvit

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    Step 5

    Secure with Tubular Form

    Secure with tubular form. One piece from the toes to just below the calf and then another piece from the ankle to just below the knee. You will need 2 different sizes
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