The document outlines the proper procedure for wound care and dressing, which includes 13 steps: checking the doctor's orders; washing hands; assessing the existing dressing; explaining the procedure to the patient; securing equipment; removing the old dressing while observing drainage; cleaning the wound aseptically using betadine and gauze; applying a new dressing by placing gauze at the center and moving outward; securing the new dressing with tape; ensuring patient comfort; tidying the unit; soaking and washing equipment for sterilization.

1. STI College
College of Nursing
Wound Care and Dressing
Procedure Remarks
Done Not
Done
1. Check the doctor’s order for specific wound care and medication
instruction.
2. Wash your hands thoroughly.
3. Assess existing dressing.
4. Explain the procedure to the patient.
5. Secure the equipment and bring them to the bedside.
6. Loose and remove the dressing with the use of dressing forceps. If the
dressing adheres to the wound, loosen it by moistening with sterile
NSS from the center to the side in circular motion.
7. Observe dressing for the amount, type, color and odor of the drainage.
8. Discard the dressing in the waste receptacle.
9. Clean the wound aseptically using the dressing forceps from the center
going outward in a circular motion using the following:
a. Cotton balls with betadine cleanser
b. Dry gauze(patting only)
c. Cotton balls with betadine aseptic solution
(use each gauze for only one stroke)
10. Apply new dressing by gently placing the gauze sponges at the wound
center and moving progressively outward to the edges of the wound
sites.
11. Secure the edges of the dressing to the patient’s skin with strips of
adhesive tapes.
12. Make sure the patient feel comfortable and tidy the unit.
13. Do the aftercare of the equipment. Soak the dressing forceps in 5%
Lysol solution for 30minutes, and then wash them with soap and water,
rinse, them then dry. Send them to the CSR for sterilization.
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