Re: Help with dressing choice
I got to ask, since she's 100 and she's not eating well, is she a hospice candidate?
In addition, i am just throwing this idea out there, is it a sudden onset wound and pear in shape? if so it might be a Kennedy terminal ulcer. if it is there is really nothing you could do to heal the wound because her body is shutting down.
I would suggest have that wound sharp debrided by PT, if possible.
As far as dressing, aquacel ag is a good choice, probably use a foam dressing as a secondary dressing to add more absorbency. You could also try using alginates, they are good in absorbing wounds too. Another idea is using Hydrofera Blue, it could absorb large amount of drainage and it is also an antimicrobial. Hope this helps..
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