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11.1.1.2 Dressing septic wound
Definition: Dressing a septic wound is a method of covering an infected wound that generally
contains purulent material (pus) draining from the wound site.
Purposes
Absorb materials being discharged from the wound.
Apply pressure to the area.
Apply local medication.
Prevent pain, swelling & injury.
Percussions
If sterile forceps are not available use sterile gloves.
Immerse used forceps, scissors, and other instruments in strong antiseptic solution before
cleansing and discard soiled dressing properly.
In a big word, it is best to give priorities to clean wounds and then to septic wounds when
changing dressings as this might lessen the risk of cross-infection.
Wounds should not be too tightly packed to absorb discharge as this may delay healing.

Equipment
Sterile Dressing set
1. Sterile galipot
2. Sterile kidney dish
3. Sterile gauze
4. Sterile forceps (3)Sterile test tube or slide if necessary
5. Sterile cotton-tipped application
6. Sterile pair of gloves if needed in case of gas gangrene rabies etc.
Clean try
1. Clean glove
2. Surgical glove
3. Cleaning solution (normal saline, H2o2)
4. Ordered medication
5. Plaster
6. Bandage scissors or surgical blade
7. Bucket to put in soiled dressing/waterproof disposable bag
8. Rubber and cotton draw sheet /Mackintosh with its cover
9. Spatula if ointment
10. Receiver with a strong disinfectant to immerse used instrument
11. Probe and director if required
12. Benzene or ether
13. A bandage or adhesive tape and Bucket to put in the soiled dressing

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