Dehisced Wound Wound Type Description Aims Dressings Other Considerations Dependant on size and Capillary action dressing Dehiscence occurs level of exudate Absorbent cellulose Nutritional / fluid following surgery when dressing intake may need review the sutures/staples are Moderate Exudate depending on fluid loss Wound management unable to hold the Alginate pouch wound together Hydrofibre May need surgical review Foam Topical negative pressure Manage exudate Promote granulation Reduce risk of High Exudate Pain control infection Hydrofibre Alginate Patient support re: Foam body image
Dehisced Wound Wound Type Description Aims Dressings Other Considerations Dehiscence occurs following surgery when the sutures/staples are unable to hold the wound together Manage exudate Promote granulation Reduce risk of infection Dependant on size and level of exudate Moderate Exudate Alginate Hydrofibre Foam High Exudate Hydrofibre Alginate Foam Capillary action dressing Absorbent cellulose dressing Wound management pouch Topical negative pressure Pain control Patient support re: body image Nutritional / fluid intake may need review depending on fluid loss May need surgical review