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What are Individually wrapped sterile unmediated wound dressing used for?
What are individually wrapped sterile unmediated wound dressing used for...
How do you do a dry sterile dressing technique on a wound?
a dressing is moist at wound site and a dry dressing in covering it
What sterile cloth is used to cover a wound?
Dressing and Bandage
How would you control a bleeding wound?
Apply direct pressure with a sterile dressing on top of the wound.
What is the function of bandaging?
To hold a sterile dressing in place, protect the wound from contamination, and provide pressure on the wound
What are the reasons for applying a sterile dressing?
You want sterile dressing for open wounds. If you put a dirty dressing on an open wound, you are increasing the likelihood for infections and diseases. But if all that you have is a ripped t-shirt to put on a wound, that is definitely better than nothing at all.
What is the function of roller bandages?
To hold a sterile dressing in place, protect the wound from contamination, and provide pressure on the wound
Should a bandage be applied with sterile technique?
If the bandage comes in contact with an open wound, then yes it should. If a bandage is securing a sterile dressing that completely covers the wound, then as the sterile field is already intact, simple prophylacsis will do.
What is the purpose of sterile dressing?
A sterile dressing protects the wound and promotes tissue healing. Wounds heal from the deepest exposed tissues first, then builds layer upon layer of new tissue within the wound. A sterile dressing should almost eliminate the chances of introducing infection while these new layers of tissue are laid in and while each layer knits itself to existing tissue.
What dressing is free of germs prior to use?
Only dressings in sealed packages labeled as being sterile are sterile (free of all microbes) until opened & contaminated by being in contact with anything that is not sterile. These are available at almost any pharmacy or drugstore. Nothing that is not labeled as sterile can be considered free of germs. Never breathe over or allow anything to touch the side of a sterile dressing which will touch the wound.
Is calcium alginate wound dressing the same as aquacel wound dressing?
yes
What is done if a midline sternotomy was performed?
If a midline sternotomy was performed, stainless steel wires are implanted to hold the sternal bone together. Sutures are used to close the skin wound, and sterile bandages are applied as a wound dressing.
