Wound DressingWound Dressing

Learning objectivesLearning objectives

At the end of this skill session, students are At the end of this skill session, students are expected to be able to;expected to be able to;

Know the purpose of the procedureKnow the purpose of the procedure Know the types of woundsKnow the types of wounds Know the types of dressingKnow the types of dressing Identify equipment used for basic wound Identify equipment used for basic wound

dressingdressing

The bodyThe bodys ability to protect itself from the s ability to protect itself from the environment depends largely on the integrity of environment depends largely on the integrity of

the the integumentaryintegumentary system.system.The skin contributes to metabolic activities and is The skin contributes to metabolic activities and is

a key part of maintaining homeostasis.a key part of maintaining homeostasis.

Types of woundsTypes of wounds

WoundWound DescriptionDescription

AccidentalAccidental Unintentional injury, such as knife, Unintentional injury, such as knife, gunshot, burn, jagged edges, bleeding, gunshot, burn, jagged edges, bleeding, unsterileunsterile

Surgical Surgical Planned therapy, such as surgical Planned therapy, such as surgical incision, needle introduction, clean incision, needle introduction, clean edges, controlled bleeding, control edges, controlled bleeding, control surgical asepsissurgical asepsis

Classification of Surgical woundClassification of Surgical wound

WoundWound DescriptionDescription

CleanClean Closed surgical wound that did not enter Closed surgical wound that did not enter gastrointestinal, respiratory or gastrointestinal, respiratory or genitourinary systems, low infection riskgenitourinary systems, low infection risk

ContaminatedContaminated Open, traumatic wound, surgical wound Open, traumatic wound, surgical wound with break in asepsis, high infection riskwith break in asepsis, high infection risk

InfectedInfected Wound site with pathogens present, Wound site with pathogens present, signs of infectionsigns of infection

Topical Wound TherapyTopical Wound Therapy

A dressing is a protective covering placed on a wound. A dressing is a protective covering placed on a wound. Dressing may be used for the reasons;Dressing may be used for the reasons;

Absorb drainageAbsorb drainage Prevent contaminationPrevent contamination Prevent mechanical injury to the woundPrevent mechanical injury to the wound Help maintain pressure so excessive bleeding is avoidedHelp maintain pressure so excessive bleeding is avoided Provide a moist wound environmentProvide a moist wound environment Provide comfort for the ptProvide comfort for the pt

Types of DressingTypes of Dressing

GauzesGauzes Hydrocolloid wafer dressingHydrocolloid wafer dressing HydrogelsHydrogels Polyurethane foamPolyurethane foam Transparent adhesive dressingTransparent adhesive dressing

The type of dressing used depends on the type of The type of dressing used depends on the type of wound, location, status, and personal preference.wound, location, status, and personal preference.

Basic Dressing TrolleyBasic Dressing Trolley

Basic dressing trolley with;A; Kidney dish

B; Dressing/Bryan forcepsC; Tooth and non-tooth dissecting forceps

D; Sterile glovesE; Galipots with cotton balls & gauze

AB C

D

E

Wound dressing procedure in wardWound dressing procedure in ward

Wound DressingLearning objectivesTypes of woundsClassification of Surgical woundTopical Wound TherapyTypes of DressingBasic Dressing Trolley