Simple Wound Dressing

Question 1

What are the signs of inflammation

Answer 1

Erythema- redness 
Oedema- swelling 
Increased skin temperature- heat coming off the wound 
Febrile - possible fever
Pain 
Malodour- bad odour 
Exudate- ooze and fluids

Question 2

Rationale for ANTT

Answer 2

It’s an infection-prevention measure that protects individuals during invasive procedures by minimising the introduction of microorganisms, which could cause an infection, into susceptible sites, surfaces or equipment

Question 3

Two approaches to ANTT

Answer 3

STANDARD ANTT
Surgical ANTT

We are using standard

Question 4

Standard vs. surgical ANTT

Answer 4

Standard- non-sterile gloves
Surgical- sterile gloves + gowns, masks, etc.

Standard- less than 20 mins (technically simple)
Surgical- more than 20 mins (technically complex)

Standard- general aseptic fields
Surgical- critical aseptic fields

Standard- involves few and small key-parts and key-sites
Surgical- involves large and open key-sites or large and numerous key-parts

Question 5

Key-parts

Answer 5

ONLY Key-parts can come into contact with the susceptible key-site
E.g. island of the dressing, forceps, swabs , dressing material

Question 6

Key-sites

Answer 6

The incision or the open wound that is susceptible to infection