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Dressing Application: |
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The size of the dressing selected should allow the
absorbent pad to overlap the wound edge by at least 1 cm. |
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1. Peel open the package and
remove the dressing |
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x |
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2. Grasp the two edges of the
dressing and gently tug to release the
liner. |
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x |
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3. Remove entire release
liner. |
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4. Center absorbent pad over
the wound. |
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5. Stretch dressing to
desired tension.
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Chart.
The dressing tension is proportional to:
-How much the dressing is stretched when it is applied.
-How large the circumference of the limb or the size of
the
abdomen. |
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6. Apply adhesive areas to
intact periwound skin. |
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7. Tension can be reduced
after application by cutting some of the
bands.
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