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A sterile dressing protects the wound and promotes tissue healing. Wounds heal from the deepest exposed tissues first, then builds layer upon layer of new tissue within the wound. A sterile dressing should almost eliminate the chances of introducing infection while these new layers of tissue are laid in and while each layer knits itself to existing tissue.
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Performing wet to moist sterile dressing change?
To perform a wet-to-moist sterile dressing change, start by washing hands and donning sterile gloves. Remove the old dressing and discard it properly. Clean the wound area with sterile saline, then apply a moistened sterile gauze dressing and secure it in place with sterile gauze or tape. Document the procedure and assess the wound for signs of infection or healing.
What are Individually wrapped sterile unmediated wound dressing used for?
What are individually wrapped sterile unmediated wound dressing used for...
A dressing is one that is free of germs prior to use?
A sterile dressing.
What dressing is one that is free of germs prior to use?
a sterile dressing
How do you do a dry sterile dressing technique on a wound?
a dressing is moist at wound site and a dry dressing in covering it
What are the fuctions of a sterile dressing?
To prevent infection.
Can a personal assistant change a sterile dressing?
yes
A what dressing is one that is free of germs prior to use?
A "sterile" dressing is free of germs prior to use.
What should never placed on a burn?
dry sterile dressing
What sterile cloth is used to cover a wound?
Dressing and Bandage
Can personal care assistant change a sterile dressing?
yes
What are the reasons for applying a sterile dressing?
You want sterile dressing for open wounds. If you put a dirty dressing on an open wound, you are increasing the likelihood for infections and diseases. But if all that you have is a ripped t-shirt to put on a wound, that is definitely better than nothing at all.
