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Supplies

There are many different kinds of gauze, as well as supplies for securing wound dressings to the wound. We’ll discuss the different types of supplies you’ll need for wound care and where to find them.

Hip, Lower Back, and Upper Leg Dressing

We’ll demonstrate how to create securing “pair of pants” with stretch gauze and umbilical tape, in which dressing can be placed on a burn on a patient’s hip, lower back, and upper thigh.

Head Dressing

The head is one of the most difficult parts of of the body to dress, but once you practice the proper techniques it feels much more natural. Learn the proper steps for securely dressing a head wound.

Finger Dressing

Finger wounds can be easily dressed with the use of a large plastic syringe and gauze wrapping. Learn how to properly layer and secure the wrapping over the wrist.

Foot Dressing (Toes Uncovered)

If the wound is located on the ankle or lower leg, then you do not need to cover the toes with your dressing. You can proceed with the wrapping without fan folding over the toes.

Foot Dressing (Toes Covered)

Most foot wounds can be taken care of with only wrappings and gauze. In this video, you’ll learn about fan folding and how to cushion the toes to prevent pressure sores.

Cleansing The Wound

After making sure you have all the necessary equipment at hand, it is important to cleanse the wound before dressing it. The skin all around the wound must be cleansed, in addition to the open wound itself. This helps to prevent nearby bacteria from infecting the wound.

Wound Care Team

Anyone can be trained to care for a wound, from a physician, to a family member, to the patient themselves. The paradigm for wound care should be centered around anyone able to give care, not just the physician.

Wound Care One – A Layered Defense

Transcription A major step of basic wound care is the application of dressings. The best analogy for use in dressings is found in our military. The Navy is called the Layered defense of the carrier battle group. The aircraft carrier leads the carrier battle group, the carrier is protected in layers. If an enemy wants…

Carpal Tunnel Seminar by Dr. Bill Reynolds

Dr. Reynolds speaks about the causes and remedies of carpal tunnel syndrome as it relates to workers compensation.

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