National Health and Medical Research Council 2017. Zinc paste bandages and compression bandages are the mainstay of treatment to achieve these goals. Leaper, DJ, Schultz, G, Carville, K, Fletcher, J, Swanson, T & Drake, R 2012, 'Extending the TIME concept: what have we learned in the past 10 years?'. PPT - Wound Care PowerPoint presentation | free to view - PowerShow A study has shown that people suffering from depression have slower rates of wound healing. Foam dressings are usually the best product to achieve these parameters. Steri-Strips, Basic Wound Care - PowerPoint PPT Presentation - PowerShow Providing your non-specialty wound care providers with basic wound training will help your wound care team achieve better outcomes. Summarization is a technique providers can use to wrap up the conversation or transition to a new topic by reviewing important points and confirming patients understanding and agreement with the recommendations.14, Frameworks to assist providers in implementing MI include the 5 As and 5 Rs.1 During initial conversations with patients, providers can apply the 5 As:1, If patients are not yet ready to engage in recommended health behaviors, providers can use the 5 Rs:1, When using MI, providers should respect patient autonomy. Introduction to Wound Care This PowerPoint file is a supplement to the video presentation. This is known as a 3-layer straight elasticated tubular bandage system, allowing the removal of the upper layers for sleeping, and reapplying the next morning. If the patient is in otherwise good health, then surgery and topical negative pressure devices would be used. The secondary dressing on this mesh is generally a light absorbent adhesive pad, such as Then, if you are open to it, my recommendation would be for us to start thinking about how you can improve your blood sugar levels, which is another common barrier to healing. Thickness characteristics for nonpressure wounds. Gain an enhanced understanding of wound care etiologies and treatment methodologies 3. The best management of an abrasion is to stop the bleeding, give the area a good clean with an antiseptic and then apply a mesh dressing that will protect the superficial raw area and allow new tissue to form quickly without being damaged when the first dressing is attended.