Changing a clean dressing
1. Wash hands, explain procedure to patient, gather equipment.
2. Obtain appropriate supplies (2 pairs clean, disposable exam gloves, Cleansing
solution, Plastic bag for used supplies, Clean or sterile gauze pads or other
dressing, as ordered, and according to facility policy, tape or bandage material)
3. Don clean gloves.
4. Holding gentle traction on the skin, loosen the tape by pulling the ends
toward the wound, and then remove the dressing. Discard in the plastic bag.
5. Cleanse and rinse the wound as ordered. If the wound appears abnormal or
infected, notify your supervisor.
6. Remove the gloves and discard in the plastic bag.
7. Wash hands.
8. Set up dressing supplies and open packages.
9. Apply clean exam gloves.
10. Pick up the gauze dressing, holding it only by the corners.
11. Center the dressing over the wound.
12. Tape the dressing securely in place, or cover with a roller bandage.
13. Document dressing change per agency policy.
1. Wash hands, explain procedure to patient, gather equipment.
2. Obtain appropriate supplies (2 pairs clean, disposable exam gloves, Cleansing
solution, Plastic bag for used supplies, Clean or sterile gauze pads or other
dressing, as ordered, and according to facility policy, tape or bandage material)
3. Don clean gloves.
4. Holding gentle traction on the skin, loosen the tape by pulling the ends
toward the wound, and then remove the dressing. Discard in the plastic bag.
5. Cleanse and rinse the wound as ordered. If the wound appears abnormal or
infected, notify your supervisor.
6. Remove the gloves and discard in the plastic bag.
7. Wash hands.
8. Set up dressing supplies and open packages.
9. Apply clean exam gloves.
10. Pick up the gauze dressing, holding it only by the corners.
11. Center the dressing over the wound.
12. Tape the dressing securely in place, or cover with a roller bandage.
13. Document dressing change per agency policy.
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