(b) Shave outward from the wound edges.
(c)
Apply tension by gently pulling skin taut.
(d) Use short strokes.
d. Cleanse the Area Around the Wound. Repeat the cleansing, using the
same procedures given paragraph b. above.
e. Rinse the Wound Area. Rinse the area with sterile saline rinse. Rinsing
removes loose hair from the skin and prevents hair from entering the wound.
f. Dry the Wound Area. Blot the skin dry with a fresh sterile gauze. Then
place a sterile gauze over the wound.
g. Notify Physician. Notify the physician or other appropriate person that the
wound area has been prepared.
4-14. FINAL PROCEDURES
a. Remove and discard your gloves.
b. Remove protective pad from under patient and discard. Be careful to not
contaminate the clean area.
c. Discard all disposable items in contaminated waste container.
d. Clean and store nondisposable items according to the local SOP.
e. Perform a patient care handwash.
f. Record that the procedure was performed on the patient's Field Medical Card
or Chronological Record of Medical Care, SF 600, as appropriate.
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