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The document provides instructions for proper wound care. It outlines steps to take including washing hands, gathering supplies, removing old dressings, cleaning the wound, and monitoring for signs of infection. Key points are to follow doctor's instructions, clean at least 1 inch beyond the wound margins using circular motions, dry the skin, use clean dressings and supplies for each cleaning, and notify the doctor if the wound shows signs of complications like increased size or drainage or lack of healing.

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BROCHURE

The document provides instructions for proper wound care. It outlines steps to take including washing hands, gathering supplies, removing old dressings, cleaning the wound, and monitoring for signs of infection. Key points are to follow doctor's instructions, clean at least 1 inch beyond the wound margins using circular motions, dry the skin, use clean dressings and supplies for each cleaning, and notify the doctor if the wound shows signs of complications like increased size or drainage or lack of healing.

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MONICA JOYCE B.

TITO
BSN-1C

Attending
and taking
BE CAREFUL ! care of your
wound
TAKING CARE OF YOUR WOUNDS

What is Wash you hands:

wound • Rub hands with soap and water


for 15 to 30 seconds.
Wounds are injuries that break • Be sure to wash between fingers
the skin or other body tissues. and under your nails.
They include cuts, scrapes, • Rinse well and dry thoroughly.
scratches, and punctured skin. GET YOUR SUPPLIES:
They often happen because of • Have everything you need ready
an accident, but surgery, sutures, before you begin.
and stitches also cause wounds.
Minor wounds usually aren't
serious, but it is important to REMOVE OLD DRESSING:
clean them
Step 1. Loosen old dressing.
Step 2. Place your hand into a
small plastic bag.

WOUND Step 3. Gently take off the old


dressingwith bag covered hand.

CARING
Step 4. Turn bag inside-out over
the old dressing.
Step 5. Close the bag tightly before
proper wound care throwingit in the garbage

and healing
Avoid Infection

infection: Is the buildup of extra


bacteria in the wound that may
Describe appropriate action if complications slow healing and cause other
arise complications. Immediately
cleaning and dressing cuts, grazes,
Wash/Irrigate the Wound: • ALWAYS follow
your doctor’s instructionsfor your wound and other small wounds is the
care. best way to prevent infections.

• To clean the open wound, pour enough


solution to dampen the gauze, then wipe
your wound usingcircular motions from the
center of the woundoutward. Be sure to
clean at least 1" beyond thewound margins. •
Make sure you use a new gauze each Proper wound cleansing solutions
timeyou wipe and discard the soiled one in and use of equipments are
a plastic bag.
• Dry surrounding skin by patting with new
important.
gauze.

REMEMBER TO:
- Use dressings only once.
- Keep dressings in a clean, dry place.
- Throw out the entire dressing if it gets dirty.

CLEAN UP:
- Put all your dirty suppliesin a double (two)
plastic bag.
- Wash your hands.
- Check that you have enough suppliesfor a
couple of days.
- Do not let your supplies run low Tell Your

Doctor or Nurse if:


• The wound (sore) gets larger or deeper.
• More fluid drains from the wound.
• The wound does not begin to show signs
of healing in 2 to 4 weeks.
• You see signs of infection.

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