Wound Care Report - 3rd Degree BurnSubject:
88 Year Old Female
Primary Diagnoses:
945.36 - 3rd Degree Burns
Location:
Bilateral Thigh Burns
Wound Type:
Burn – patient discharged from the burn center after medical staff assessment determined that skin grafts would not work due to patient age and location of the injury.
Prior History:
Elderly female living alone that needs assistance with day to day living activities. She has a support system in place with family, friends and neighbors. Wound was caused by an accident in the kitchen while cooking. She presented to HCMC and was admitted to a nursing home. Goal of the resident and the family was to achieve wound healing and return her to her permanent residence.
Treatment Protocol:
EMPT BID ordered and TRUHEAL Catalytic Nanosilver™ Solution used during dressing changes and cleaning.
Standard Care:
Soap and wound wash daily. Cover with non-adherent dressing and secure with Kerlix and cover with gauze dressing and wrap.
Starting Measurement:
Left Thigh: Starting Measurement – 16 Inches x 7 Inches
Starting Measurement:
Right Thigh: Starting Measurement - 13 Inches x 7 Inches
Patient Outcome:
Wound healed and patient was discharged to home 65 days following 65 days of TRUHEAL program.
Healing Progress
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