Integumentary Intervention

Question 1

Why do we need to introduce incontinence management strategies to our patients with incontinency?

Answer 1

Because this can lead to rashes; The moist environment in the groin area may serve as breeding ground for bacteria. Can also cause friction, thus lead to lesions or pressure sores.

That’s why there’s a need to inspect every now and then.

Question 2

Give an example of edema management.

Answer 2

Leg/arm elevation & muscle pumping exercises + compression therapy

Question 3

T or F

Wound cleansing is based on its ABILITY to support or return a wound bed to homeostasis.

Answer 3

T

Question 4

T or F

Whirlpool wound cleansing is also known as HYDROTHERAPY.

Answer 4

T

Question 5

This refers to forceful irrigation that is combined with suction.

Answer 5

PLWS (Pulsatile Lavage with Suction)

Question 6

This refers to pouring a solution to the wound.

Answer 6

Nonforceful irrigation

Question 7

What are the advantages and disadvantages of using Whirlpool wound cleansing?

Answer 7

DISADVANTAGES
Risk of contamination, delay in wound healing, & little evidence of efficacy.

ADVANTAGES
Deodorization & infection control

Question 8

What are the advantages and disadvantages of using PLWS wound cleansing?

Answer 8

DISADVANTAGES
Risk of overuse and trauma.

ADVANTAGES
removes irrigation fluid, wound exudates, & loose debris

Question 9

What are the advantages and disadvantages of using Nonforceful irrigation wound cleansing?

Answer 9

DISADVANTAGES
Needs more sessions for a forceful type of cleansing (for wounds with necrotic tissue).

ADVANTAGES
Effective with infected wound.