Paperchasr

Yes, that is what I am finding in the literature and research as well. However, since wound packing is sometimes used in tunneled wounds, one would think there would be literature supporting the notion that if you use more than one piece of packing, document it so that the next care provider knows how many pieces they are looking for.

Lol, no, I wish. Patient received multiple outpatient wound repacks through our facility and was discharged from daily wound packs when they no longer appeared necessary. Patient began having problems at the wound site a few months later and after multiple explorations, a retained piece of packing gauze was found. We don't want that to happen again and are revising our policy but want to make sure our approach is evidence based, thus the need for references.

Dear Colleagues, Do any of you all have a solid wound packing policy and procedure that includes a documentation step that requires documenting the number and length of pieces used? If so, would you be willing to share? The P&P must include references. Thank you in advance. Sincerely, PC

Thank you, I appreciate the info.

Thank you for your help.

Hello there, Is it within the standard of care to admit a patient to a short stay floor with an arterial sheath in place instead of a unit? Thanks, Paperchasr