(2) Peel ends toward the wound while holding the skin with the other
hand. Do not remove tape in a direction away from the wound. If you peel going away
from the outer dressing, you will create tension on the wound, which may disrupt the
scab or tear the skin.
(3)
Once the tape has been separated from the skin, remove the dressings.
(4)
(5)
Discard the outer dressing in a contaminated waste container.
h. Prepare to Remove Inner Dressings.
(1)
Wash your hands.
(2)
Unfold the sterile towels so as to create a sterile field.
(3)
Put on sterile gloves and mask.
i.
Remove Inner Dressings.
(1) Grasp the edge of the top inner dressing with the forceps and gently roll
the dressing off the wound.
(a)
Point the tips of the forceps downward.
(b) If the dressing sticks to the wound, moisten the dressing with sterile
water to soften surface of wound. If moistening the dressing does not loosen the
dressing, check with your supervisor.
wound drainage to your supervisor.
(3) Discard the dressing into a contaminated waste container without
touching the contaminated side of the dressing to yourself or to any surface.
(4)
Continue until all of the inner dressings have been removed and
discarded.
(5)
Drop forceps onto the glove wrap.
j. Remove the Adhesive. Gently rub a solvent-soaked cotton-tipped applicator
or gauze pad over the adhesive around the wound. Removing the adhesive that sticks
to the skin reduces the chance for skin breakdown (irritation) and adds to the patient's
comfort.
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