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ACTIVE LEARNING TEMPLATE Nursing S Wound irrigation removes bacteria and foreign pathogens from the wound by flushing them out with saline via high pressure irrigation/lavage

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  • November 8, 2024
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___________Wound irrigation



Wound irrigation removes bacteria and foreign pathogens from the wound by flushing them out
with saline via high pressure irrigation/lavage




Replacing old dressing, irrigation necessary
if there is excessive drainage, exudate,
debris, or necrotic tissue is present. Assess initial dressing, establish a sterile
field, assess the progress of the wound's
healing. Irrigate site with saline from clean to
dirty edges. Apply clean dressings to the
wound.




Keep wound clear of necrotic tissue,
infection, or debris. Lesion will show Educate patient on wound care to prevent
shrinkage and will be free of redness, them from unnecessarily causing irritation
swelling, yellow or black tissue. during their irrigation of wound. Educate on
sterile maintenance of wound. Teach proper
irrigation technique if patient will have to
complete on their own at home.




Wound healing is slowed, drainage May require a wound culture. Irrigation
increases, new tissue is irritated. frequency may need to be slowed. Alginate
dressing may be utilized.

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