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It is based on the best available evidence or consensus regarding best practice at the time  \nof publication.  \nAcknowledgements  \nThis document was revised by: -  \nRachael Lee  \nTissue Viability Nurse Specialist , HDFT  \nThis Guideline has been produced in consultation and collaboration with clinicians throughout the Harrogate and District NHS Foundation Trust area.  \nIt has been adapted and revised following initial issue in May 2015 , with kind permission of:  \nAlison Elsworth  \nPrevious Tissue Viability Nurse Specialist  \nAnn Cobb  \nPrevious Tissue Viability Nurse  \nVera Nedyalokva  \nTissue Viability Nurse  \nLynne Boyd  \nMatron for Adult Community Services, HDFT  \nSarah Turnbull  \nGovernance Pharmacist, Pharmacy Dept. Harrogate and District NHS Foundation Trust  \nPrices of products featured within the Wound Dressing Guideline are based on the Drug Tariff September 2017  \nContents  \nIntroduction .......................................................................................................................... 4  \nHow to use the Wound Dressing Guideline ....................................................................... 4  \nThe Wound Dressing Guideline .......................................................................................... 5  \nBasic Principles  \nHand Washing ............................................................................................................... 21  \nWound Assessment ....................................................................................................... 22  \nWound Pathways  \nLeg Ulceration ................................................................................................................ 23  \nPodiatry Referral Pathway ............................................................................................. 26  \nDiabetic Foot Pathways ................................................................................................. 27  \nOlder Persons Skin Care Pathway ................................................................................. 28  \nSkin Tear Assessment and Management Pathway........................................................ 29  \nIncontinence Associated Dermatitis (IAD) Management Pathway ................................. 30  \nAppendix…………………………………………………………………………..….…………….31  \nIntroduction  \nThe aim of this guideline is to aid the practitioner in dressing choice and should be used in conjunction with the following guidelines and policies*:  \n􀁸 HDFT Wound Assessment and Management Guidelines  \n􀁸 HDFT Negative Pressure Wound Therapy (NPWT) Guidelines  \n􀁸 HDFT Pressure Ulcer Prevention and Management Policy  \n􀁸 HDFT Leg and Foot Ulcer Guidelines  \n􀁸 HDFT Infection Control Policies  \n􀁸 British National Formulary (BNF)  \n*Please note that this list is not exhaustive and clinicians should be aware of any other relevant guidelines or policies in their area relating to wound management.  \nThis document , when used in conjunction with other relevant guidelines and policies, contains practical guidance on the general principles of wound management and is not intended as a substitute for professional judgement. It should be noted that patients should be assessed holistically and treatment planned appropriately for their individual needs.  \nHow to use the Wound Dressing Guideline  \nThe guideline has been separated into product categories for ease of use. Each individual product is identified as Green , Amber or Red:  \n\n| Green | Amber | Red |\n| --- | --- | --- |\n| Preferred “first line” products. | “Second line” products. | Products requiring discussion |\n| These are the only products that should be stocked within the hospital setting | Should not be used without clear rationale and unless first line product(s) have been ineffective.\u003Cbr>In the hospital setting second line products should only be used under the a","cbCaiqfDfQCfOXd1","https://ap.wps.com/l/cbCaiqfDfQCfOXd1","pdf",2038517,35,"English","# Introduction\n# How to use the Wound Dressing Guideline\n# The Wound Dressing Guideline\n## Basic Principles\n## Hand Washing\n## Wound Assessment\n## Wound Pathways\n## Leg Ulceration\n## Podiatry Referral Pathway\n## Diabetic Foot Pathways\n## Older Persons Skin Care Pathway\n## Skin Tear Assessment and Management Pathway\n## Incontinence Associated Dermatitis (IAD) Management Pathway\n# Appendix","[{\"question\":\"What is the purpose of the Wound Dressing Guideline?\",\"answer\":\"To support practitioners in choosing appropriate wound dressings and to be used alongside relevant HDFT guidelines and policies for sound clinical decision-making.\"},{\"question\":\"How does the guideline’s Green/Amber/Red traffic-light system work?\",\"answer\":\"Products are classified as Green (preferred first line), Amber (second line requiring clear rationale and specialist advice if needed), or Red (products requiring discussion). Clinicians must ensure selected treatment follows this system.\"},{\"question\":\"Which wound pathways are covered in the guideline?\",\"answer\":\"It includes pathways for leg ulceration, podiatry referral, diabetic foot, older persons skin care, skin tear assessment and management, and incontinence associated dermatitis (IAD) management.\"}]","Wound Dressing Guideline - Guideline for Wound Dressing Choice - Harrogate & District NHS Foundation Trust | PDF",1789928447,88]