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all wounds are contaminated. This manual includes chapters on wound assessments, tissue types, wound dressings, pressure injury staging, cleansing and debridement, and more Types of Wound Dressings: FEATURES, INDICATIONS AND CONTRAINDICATIONS Wound Dressings Considerations in Dressing Selection When treating a wound—whether chronic or acute—health care professionals have many choices for dressings; but which dressing will best help to facilitate rapid healing in the patient? Wound Dressings Considerations in Dressing Selection. Chronic-do not heal by normal The aim of this study was to develop an observational metric that could be used to assess the performance of a practitioner in completing an acute surgical wound‐dressing Background. reduce infection risk. Actions to achieve this Goal: The wound is cleaned and protected with a dressing without contaminating the wound area, without causing trauma to the wound, and without causing the patient to Wound dressings should be selected based on the type of the wound, the cause of the wound, and the characteristics of the wound. and Choices for Care of Wounds in the Home. Determine the appropriate wound dressing in various clinical scenarios. promote wound healing. Objectives of wound care are to: reduce pain. If culture indicated, cleanse wound bed with saline, then express drainage from wound bed Goal: The wound is cleaned and protected with a dressing without contaminating the wound area, without causing trauma to the wound, and without causing the patient to experience pain or discomfort. A thorough assessment of a wound is critical in determining how it should be managed An essential guide to wound care for nurses and healthcare professionals. Antibiotics only for infected wounds (not just colonized/contaminated) Cultures not generally recommended because. Acute-generally heal in a couple weeks, but can. Do not moisten with normal saline If the wound is dry the silver dressing should be moistened with water to activate the silver. Statistics from various resources report that many patients Control of wound bioburden: Antimicrobial dressings for wound contamination. healing in the patient? Diferent dressings Objectives: Identify various types of wounds and recognize the importance of wound assessment in determining appropriate dressing options. Review the medical orders for wound care or the nursing plan of care related to wound care This guideline is intended to serve as a guide for clinical staff in wound management. A specially trained wound care nurse An essential guide to wound care for nurses and healthcare professionals. Implement effective collaboration among interprofessional team members to improve outcomes and treatment efficacy for patients with chronic wounds Wound dressings might help facilitate this process if they eliminate dead space, control exudate, prevent bacterial overgrowth, ensure proper fluid balance, demonstrate cost-efficiency, and are manageable for the patient and/or nursing staff • To reduce the risk of wound infection and to treat infected wounds To provide sustained antimicrobial activity The wound must be producing enough exudate to activate the silver. Develop an understanding of the differences among wound dressings commonly used. Develop an understanding of What Type of Wound is it? This manual includes chapters on wound assessments, tissue types, wound dressings, pressure WOUND CARE DRESSINGS. Maintaining skin integrity in hospitalised patients is a fundamental and critical goal of nursing practice. How long has it been there? • To reduce the risk of wound infection and to treat infected wounds To provide sustained antimicrobial activity The wound must be producing enough exudate to activate the Dressings: FEATURES, INDICATIONS AND CONTRAINDICATIONS. Trauma. become chronic: Surgical. optimise cosmetic and functional outcome. Carrie L. Adkins, RN, BSN, CWOCN.