Wound Care health service checklist
Preparing for Wound Care
- Gloves
- Sterile dressing
- Antiseptic solution
- Wash hands thoroughly
- Put on gloves
- Put on appropriate personal protective equipment (PPE)
- Assess the patient's medical history
- Identify any specific requirements for wound care
- Explain the wound care procedure to the patient
- Address any concerns or questions the patient may have
- Place a clean mat on the working area
- Ensure appropriate lighting is available
- Collect all items required for wound cleaning
- Collect all items required for wound dressing
- Clean the wound area
- Disinfect the wound area with an appropriate antiseptic solution
- Put on gloves to protect against infection
- Clean the wound gently with mild soap and water
- Use sterile tweezers or forceps to remove any visible debris
- If debris is hard to remove, rinse wound with sterile saline solution
- Pat the wound dry with a sterile gauze pad or clean towel
- Observe the wound for signs of infection
- Look for redness, swelling, discharge, or odor
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