35. Clean Wound Thoroughly Aggressive cleaning of the wound at each dressing change is imperative to decrease bacterial load and minimize odor
36. Cut Foam Cut the foam to fit the size and shape of the wound, including tunnels and undermined areas
37. Lay Foam in Wound Gently place the foam into the wound cavity, covering the entire wound base and sides, tunneling and undermining
38. Cut the Drape Cut the drape large enough to cover the foam and 3-5 cm of surrounding healthy tissue with drape.
39. Applying the Drape Apply the drape beginning on one side of the foam, toward the tubing. Do not stretch the drape and do not compress the foam into the wound with drape. This helps minimize tension or shearing forces on periwound tissue.
40. Foam and Drape Important: Foam should not overlap on to intact skin.