KSA RN

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1. Wound Care - Unna Boot

   KSA RN replied to nuttin2do78's topic in Wound

   Actually , I'm padding with 1-2 layers of soft roll. These skin folds literally engulf my entire forearm when i reach around her leg to wash it.

2. Wound Care - Unna Boot

   KSA RN replied to nuttin2do78's topic in Wound

   Well, my thought process was, as the unna boot is wrapped, it rolls into a tight rope in the VERY deep skin folds below the patella and at the ankle. Not only does the wrap not stay up, it rolls into a tourniquet-neither option good. Thanks for your ...

3. Wound Care - Unna Boot

   KSA RN replied to nuttin2do78's topic in Wound

   Does anyone know a reason not to use cotton padding or soft roll in the large skin folds of the upper calf and the ankle prior to applying unna boot to VERY LARGE legs. This young gal is 62" tall and >500#.