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Wound care

Introduction

Wound care
Wound care
Wound care
Wound care

• Surgical debridement of the wound
• Suture or splint when needed
• Avoid primary suture if the wound is infected:

o Dirty or contaminated
o Crushed
o In need of debridement
o Projectile inflicted
o Caused by bites

Signs and Symptoms

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Diagnostic Criteria

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Investigation

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Management

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  • Pharmacological

    • Paracetamol 15 mg/kg PO 6 hourly per 24 hours

    AND

    • Diclofenac 75 mg IM 6hourly if can’t tolerate oral medication

    AND

    • Cloxacillin 500mg IV 6 hourly for 7 days
    • Ceftriaxone 1gm IV 8 hourly
    • Metronidazole 500mg IV 8 hourly

    AND

    • Tetanus prophylaxis: 0.5 mL Tetanus toxoid and 1 mL Tetanus immunoglobulin (Depending on the immunization protocol)

    Refers Picture 1: Protocol in Provision of Tetanus Prophylaxis

  • Non-pharmacological

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Prevention

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Updated on,

26 Novemba 2020 12:36:33

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References

    1. STG
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