Episode 3 - Wound Assessment and Management

Topics covered includeWound assessment: knowing the cause, colour, stage, location, duration, what the dressing looked like that was just removed Know what structures are damaged/repaired – positioningSimple/low profile dressings to allow for exercises and fit within splintsConsiderations: Pre/post surgery Patient considerations· Duration· Location· In/out patient· Compliance· Pain· Age· Employment· Healing inhibitors Escalation processesSuturesInterrupted (simple & Mattress) / continuous – where, when and whyAbsorbable / non-absorbable Common types of suturesMonocrylVicryl rapideNylon/Prolene