Guidelines for Treating Shallow Wet Wounds
Goals
- To absorb excess moisture
- To maintain moist wound surface
- To insulate and protect
Treatment
Obtain a physician order:
- Use Standard Precautions
- Clean wound with Normal Saline or with a Dermal Wound Cleanser for infected wounds. (Follow manufacturer instructions for cleaning wound)
- Pat dry
- Hydrate with a hydrogel
- Apply a foam dressing (Product examples include Polymem or Allevyn)
- Change every 3-7 days
- Document per agency protocol
* Note: These are wound care guidelines only. Consult with the primary physician for specific orders.
If you found this article informative and useful share it with your friends and colleagues.
![High-Quality-Education-Optimized_result High Quality Hospice Education for Nurses](https://continuagroup.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/04/High-Quality-Education-Optimized_result.webp)
CONTINUA LEARNING
Simplify Your Hospice Team’s Training and Skill Building
A complete solution for your agency: more than 125 hospice courses, caregiver in-services, training plans, and more.
Views: 300