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    Pre Operative Guidelines
  Complete Removal of Non-Viable Tissue
    Uniform and Flat Wound Bed
    Adequate Vascular Supply
    Meticulous Hemostasis
    Infection Free Wound Bed
 
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  Post-Op Care
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Wound Bed Preparation - Section Summary
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In this section, you have learned:

  • A prepared wound bed must be free from contamination and infection. All necrotic and devitalized tissue must be removed. Pre-Operative routines should follow normal surgical center protocols. This may include the use of systematic broad spectrum antibiotics. If wound infection is detected, treat topically and/or systemically according to unit protocols.


  • Achieve an adequate vascular supply prior to the application of INTEGRA™ Matrix Wound Dressing. Punctate, uniform capillary bleeding indicates adequate removal of the affected tissue. Signs of a viable wound bed include: white dermis, pure yellow fat and glistening fascia.
  • The wound bed must be dry with no signs of bleeding. Meticulous hemostasis needs to be achieved to prevent hematomas or excessive fluid accumulation. Epinephrine, pinpoint electrocaudary, thrombin spray, thrombin-soaked gauze or other topical hemostats should be used. Avoid broad area cauterization which can lead to devitalized tissue.
  • To ensure intimate contact with INTEGRA™ Matrix Wound Dressing the wound bed must be uniform and flat. Achieve level tissue planes and when necessary, marsupialize edges to avoid large step-offs between the wound bed and normal skin.

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