Integumentary: Wound Care: Wound Cleansing

Question 1

Wound Cleansing: Frequency

Answer 1

• Initially and at each dressing change

Question 2

Wound Cleansing: Solution

Answer 2

• Normal Saline

Question 3

Wound Cleansing: Agents

Answer 3

• Topical agents contain surfactants that lower surface tension.
• May be toxic

Question 4

Wound Cleansing: Agents to avoid

Answer 4

• Providone-iodine
• Sodium Hypochlorite
• Dakin’s solution
• Acetic Acid Solution
• Hydrogen peroxide

Question 5

Wound Cleansing: Irrigation

Answer 5

• Pulsed Lavage with vacuum assist in removal of wound debris.

Question 6

Wound Cleansing: Whirlpool

Answer 6

• NOT recommended for wound care.

Question 7

Wound Cleansing: Whirlpool with Burn Care

Answer 7

• Whirlpool is sometimes recommend for burn patients that need extensive debridement.

Question 8

Wound Cleansing: Do not use

Answer 8

• Harsh soaps
• Alcohol based products
• Harsh antiseptic agents