wound healing
Procedures
Instructed caregiver in vacuum assisted closure (VAC) that is a type of therapy to help wounds heal. The process heal open wound through the application of negative pressure. Another benefits of the negative pressure wound therapy are draining excess fluid from the wound, keeping your wound moist and warm, helping draw together wound edges and increasing blood flow to your wound. Caregiver verbalized understanding.
SN put on non-sterile gloves. Remove old dressing. Remove gloves and place them in the trash bag, Wash hands and put on a clean pair of gloves. SN cleaned wound with NS solution using gauze pads, checked wound for signs of infection. Then opened new foam sponge dressing, cut it to size, and place it in the wound. Open the drape package. Cut the drape to the size needed. Place the drape over the wound site. Smooth the drape as you stick it around the wound to prevent any wrinkle that may leak. Connect the tubing to the sponge dressing and the tubing to the pump unit. Open the clamp on the tubing. Turn on the VAC pump. Listen and watch for leaks.
Patient is unable to perform wound care due to complexity of wound, location, size of wound, poor manual dexterity, forgetful (dementia), and knowledge deficit. No skilled/willing caregiver to perform wound care.
Instructed patient about vacuum assisted closure ( VAC ) therapy as it promotes wound healing through negative pressure wound therapy.
Instructed caregiver the key to successful wound healing is regular podiatric medical care to ensure the following “gold standard” of care: Lowering blood sugar, appropriate debridement of wounds, treating any infection, reducing friction and pressure, restoring adequate blood flow.
The patient was instructed in coronary artery bypass graft surgery that complete curative and recovery take 8 to 12 weeks. The patient was informed that the sternum was wired together and that a feeling of movement or a clicking sound is normal during the healing period. The patient was taught that minor itching, redness, numbness, soreness, swelling, or a drawing feeling is normal during the healing period. The patient was advised to avoid lifting or carrying heavy objects or performing isometric activities.
Instructed caregiver to keep patient's ulcer from becoming infected, it is important to: keep blood glucose levels under tight control; keep the ulcer clean and bandaged; cleanse the wound daily, using a wound dressing or bandage; and avoid walking barefoot.
Instructed patient about vacuum assisted closure ( VAC ) therapy Therapy, promotes wound healing and how its unique mechanisms of action differentiate it from other NPWT devices.
Instruct the patient in care of the incisional wound, reviewing signs of wound infection and thrombus formation in the implant replacement of the aortic valve.
The patient was instructed in carpal tunnel release on care of the hands and dressings, to keep the arm and hand elevated above heart level to reduce swelling and healing. The patient was reviewed to check the dressing daily for signs of bleeding or drainage, when bathing are permitted the patient should be shower with the dressing covered by a plastic bag. The patient was recommended to follow prescribed exercises to maintain circulation and improve range of motion such as sponge squeezing.