The document outlines the procedure for wound dressing. It involves washing hands, assembling supplies at the bedside, loosening old dressings, washing and gloving, opening sterile supplies, removing old dressing and observing the wound, cleaning the wound from center to periphery, drying and applying medication, covering with sterile gauze and cotton, reinforcing dependent areas, disinfecting tools, securing the new dressing, making the patient comfortable, recording details. The procedure is meant to maintain asepsis, cleanliness and prevent infection while changing the wound dressing.

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2. PROCEDURE
Wash hand – To prevent cross infection
Assemble all the articles at bed side - To save time
and energy
Loosen all the adhesive tapes of old dressing but do
not expose the wound – To make the dressing less
traumatic for the patient
Wash hands , Wear mask , gown , gloves – Prevent
cross infection
Open the sterile tray - To maintain asepsis and
prevent cross infection
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3. Pick up the dissecting forcep and remove loosened
dressing – Observe the condition of wound/affected
area
Fold the soiled dressing inwards and place it in the
paper bag or covered bin . Observe the colour and
amount of drainage . Discard the dissecting forcep
in the bowl antiseptic solution – To prevent
infection
Clean the wound from centre to periphery – The
wound area is cleaner than skin even if wound is
infected
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4. After thorough cleaning of the wound , make it dry
with gauze piece – Moisture facilitates growth and
movement of microorganisms
Apply medication as prescribed by physician –
Antiseptics help in retarding the growth of
microorganisms
Cover the wound with the sterile gauze piece and
then with cotton pads – Cotton placed directly on
wound may stick to it when discharges dries up
Reinforce the dressing on dependent part – It
prevents oozing of the drainage
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5. Dip the artery forceps and dissecting forcep in
antiseptic solution – To prevent spread of cross
infection
Remove gloves and secure the dressing with
bandage - For support
Make patient comfortable – To relieve anxiety
Replace all the articles – Can have easy access
Wash hands – To prevent cross infection
Do the recording and reporting – Maintain the legal
records of procedure
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