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As our WORN has taught me, RED granulating tissue = infection, especially if hypergranulation is present!! I suggest you try Acticoat or Actisorb (if there's a lot of discharge), burn dressing, or maybe get a script for Bactigras gauze dressing. Has a swab been done? Burns often get pseudomonas in them, in which case acetic acid (or vinegar) is the solution (no pun intended!)
** IMPORTANT NOTE: if you're using acticoat or actisorb, you must NOT use NS. This will inactivate the silver on these dressings. They must be used only with sterile H20. Dip the dressing in the water before applying to the wound.
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Keep him off his back and air circulating around the dressing as much as possible. Unless contraindicated, encourage high protein drinks.
Grannynurse :balloons: