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Mr.O has a wound that is heavily draining
The clinicians chooses to treat it with
Non occlusive foam
Charcoal
Biological wound
Film/Membrane
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Answer:
Non occlusive foam
Explanation:
A wound with heavy or purulent drainage is a localized defect or excavation of the skin or underlying soft tissue that produces large amounts of serous, sanguineous, serosanguineous or purulent discharge. Purulent wound drainage is thick with a yellow, green or brown color, with a pungent, strong, foul, fecal or musty odor. Purulent drainage is a sign of an unhealthy wound and demands treatment.
An assessment of exudate volume and appearance can tell a clinician a great deal about the progress of a healing wound. This assessment of the wound can include monitoring the number of dressing changes required a day and a visual inspection of the removed dressing. Some clinical continuity can be maintained by using an assessment tool such as an exudate continuum.
A balance must be struck in treatment between containing heavy drainage and preventing maceration and maintaining a moist wound environment. Responses should vary based on the need of the patient, the type and location of the wound and what stage of the healing process the wound is in. There are a variety of dressings available to allow for a correct pairing of dressing and wound needs. In wounds with venous insufficiency, compression and elevation may be helpful in assisting with blood return and suppressing exudate. Some heavy drainage may have an underlying cause which can be treated such as an infection. Some deeper or tunneling wounds with exudate may be suitable for negative pressure wound therapy.
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