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accepted dressing change techniques
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Started this discussion. Last reply by Kathi Jul 29, 2010.

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Laurie Swezey RN, BSN, CWS,CWOCN left a comment for Kathi

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Aug 2, 2010

Kathi replied to Kathi's discussion 'accepted dressing change techniques'

Dear Laurie, Thank you so very much for your timely response. I am bringing the comments to my team this morning and I will keep you posted. Thanks so very much again! Kathi

Jul 29, 2010

Pamela "Pam" Smith, RN,MSN,CRRN replied to Kathi's discussion 'accepted dressing change techniques'

We use clean technique (unless otherwise specified). I wear 2 pair of gloves (they are not powdered). First pair to take off the old dressing and exam. Remove. Clean gloves to put on new dressing. If there is a problem, I do change.

Jul 28, 2010

amy glenn replied to Kathi's discussion 'accepted dressing change techniques'

Why would you want to contaminate your new dressing with contaminated gloves? We use clean technique and "sterile touch". This requires changing gloves between old and new dressings.

Jul 28, 2010

Laurie Swezey RN, BSN, CWS,CWOCN replied to Kathi's discussion 'accepted dressing change techniques'

I have always instructed nurses to remove gloves, wash hands and don new gloves prior to packing a wound with the new dressing.

Jul 28, 2010

accepted dressing change techniques

Hi, I am a RN and I need to know what the correct procedure is to do a clean dressing change on a decubitus ulcer. That is, from start to finish: checking the doctor's/prescriber's order to disposing of the soiled materials. Or, al least tell me where I can find the precise protocol. My colleagues and I are not on on the same page when it comes to the proper steps. Where we especially differ is: after cleansing the wound/ulcer with NS, and it is ready for the treatment to be applied,…See More

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