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Sterile Wound Dressing Change. Change the dressing every 2 to 3 days except if the granulation is hypertrophic in this case apply local corticosteroids. For patients who are not at high risk for infection. 4 3 simple dressing change the health care provider chooses the appropriate sterile technique and necessary supplies based on the clinical condition of the patient the cause of the wound the type of dressing procedure the goal of care and agency policy. Sterile dressing wound care change instructions medview systems follow these steps to remove your dressing.
And for patients receiving routine. Wash your hands thoroughly with soap and warm water before and after each dressing change. Discard in the plastic bag. Holding gentle traction on the skin loosen the tape by pulling the ends toward the wound and then remove the dressing. In general sterile dressing technique is used when the wound cleaning and dressing change is invasive which a high risk for infection. In home care non sterile gloves were commonly used except for open orthopedic wounds i e exposed bone tendon.
Change the dressing every 2 to 3 days except if the granulation is hypertrophic in this case apply local corticosteroids.
If the dressing gets wet change it. Cleanse and rinse the wound as ordered. If the dressing is soiled with blood or drainage or becomes soiled with mud or dirt you should change the dressing. Put on a pair of non sterile gloves. Holding gentle traction on the skin loosen the tape by pulling the ends toward the wound and then remove the dressing. Wash your hands thoroughly with soap and warm water before and after each dressing change.