Dressings - Class 3 Flashcards
wound related factors
wound type
wound location
wound characteristics
bacterial load
wound type
superficial
full thickness
cavity
pt related factors
activity level
incontinence
mental status
dressing medication sensitivity
skin condition and integrity
compliance
caregiver competence
need to bathe/shower
product related factors
conformability
mass or volume
sensitization potential
odor absorbing properties
antibacterial activity
hemostatic properties
permeability to tissue fluid and microorganisms
ease of use
pain related factors
non toxic
cost factors
unit cost
total cost for wound closure
reimbursement
availability
application cost
ideal dressing keeps
wound bed moist
ideal dressing allows for
gaseous exchange
idea dressing is
thermally insulating
impermeable to microorganisms
non-adherent or non traumatic
idea dressing is free of
particles or toxic compounds
additional considerations
user friendly
easily applied and removed
minimized dressing change frequency
cost effective
minimal need for secondary dressing
can be combined w/ compressive therapy
can be used on infected wounds
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primary dressing
dress that is in direct contact with the wound
primary dressing maintains
the wound bed dressing interface moist
secondary dressing
placed on top of primary dressing to secure it in place
what does secondary dressing provide
further exudate absorption
moisture retention of primary dressing
permeability
non occlusive
semi occlusive
occlusive
non occlusive
non occlusive to air or wound drainage
allows wound drainage to evaporate