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What are the principles to follow for dressing changes?


January 29th, 2025

Dressing
Hands hygiene always wash your hands to prevent infection
Always use sterile glove and tools to minimize the risk of contamination ..
Inspect the wound of sign of infection healing progress or any complications during dressing changed
1
Remove the old dressing carefully to avoid damaging tissues
2
Moisture in the wound to encourage healing 3
Ensure the new dressing is apply securely and then inform the patient about the process care