does anyone remember, for a wet to dry dressing change if you need to wear sterile gloves?i assisted the resident in packing a severerly necrotic and infected c-section wound. she just wore clean gloves not sterile ones.thanks! :0) 0 Likes
313RN, BSN, RN Specializes in Neuro ICU. Jan 10, 2012 Wound care outside the OR is normally a clean rather than sterile procedure. As long as good aseptic technique was used it's fine. 0 Likes
Pneumothorax, BSN, RN Specializes in Critical Care, Emergency Medicine, Flight. Jan 10, 2012 oh ok! thank you :) 0 Likes
Sun0408, ASN, RN Specializes in Trauma Surgical ICU. Has 4 years experience. Jan 10, 2012 I have heard both.. Any packed wounds in our ICU is done with sterile supplies and gloves. My last hospital, it was just clean.What does your policy state ?? That would be your answer unless you have specific orders. 0 Likes
Pneumothorax, BSN, RN Specializes in Critical Care, Emergency Medicine, Flight. Jan 10, 2012 oooh, ill check the policies/protocols bc im not really sure! 0 Likes
LadyinScrubs, ASN, RN Jan 10, 2012 If you had a deep wound that required wet to dry -- what would you want your nurse weariing clean or sterile globes? 0 Likes
jesskidding, LPN Has 5 years experience. Jan 10, 2012 My clinical instructor is a WOCN and she has sought out many dressing changes for us. We use clean gloves but change into a fresh pair when needed during the dressing change, such as right after removing the old dressing.We do not use sterile gloves. I think this many also be dependent upon hospital/facility policy. 0 Likes
