Wounds

Question 1

Do wounds require a counselling room?

Answer 1

Yes

Question 2

What are 10 red flags for referral with wounds?

Answer 2

1. Significant blood loss
2. Spreading redness around the wound
3. Swelling of the skin surrounding the wound
4. Increased heat of skin surrounding wound
5. Increased wound fluid
6. Pus in wound
7. Fever
8. Loss of function
9. Foul odour
10. Feeling unwell

Question 3

Do wounds have a PSA self-care card?

Answer 3

No

Question 4

What is the preferred over-the-counter treatment option for wounds?

Answer 4

Opsite Post-Op Waterproof Barrier Dressing

Question 5

What are the directions for Opsite Post-Op Waterproof Barrier Dressing in wounds?

Answer 5

1) Ensure the wound is clean (saline wash 0.9%)
2) Place a Opsite Post-Op over the wound.
3) Change once wound fluid has reached the edge of the absorbent pad ➔ This could be every day to every couple days

Question 6

What are 2 non-preferred over-the-counter options for wounds and why?

Answer 6

1. Low Adherent Absorbent Pad Dressing (SandN Melolin): not waterproof
2. Dry dressings: absorb exudate and thus do not promote optimal wound healing

Question 7

Is Opsite Post-Op Waterproof Barrier Dressing safe in pregnancy?

Answer 7

Yes

Question 8

Is Opsite Post-Op Waterproof Barrier Dressing safe in breastfeeding?

Answer 8

Yes

Question 9

What is the age range for Opsite Post-Op Waterproof Barrier Dressing?

Answer 9

Safe in all ages

Question 10

What are 2 pieces of non-pharmacological advice for wounds?

Answer 10

1. Any contaminants and foreign materials such as gravel should be removed from the wound as can increase risk of infection and delay healing.
2. Antiseptic solutions such as povidone-iodine should be applied to the wound once and left on for 2-5 minutes the be rinsed off.