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Oxygen Delivery Part 2
In this lesson, you will learn the basic mechanisms in the body for delivering oxygen to cells in all parts of the body. You will…
Oxygen Delivery Part 1
Oxygen is essential to the wound healing process. Without it, healing cannot proceed. Chemical reactions that take place in our individual cells will stop if…
Granulation Tissue
Granulation tissue is a type of healing tissue in which capillaries form over the surface of the wound. These capillaries bring fresh blood and nutrients…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…