Question

What PPE is required for a stage 3 pressure ulcer? When do you change gloves? Dawn sterile gloves? Etc. Any info is helpful, thank you.

Answer 1

Surgical mask, gown and gloves are the PPE used for a patient with pressure ulcer stage 3 dressing. If the patient needs a debridement , need to wear a face shield and head cap too.

We should always change gloves after use on each patient, and discard them properly. Never reuse the gloves.

Steps to put sterile gloves:-

.Remove the outer package and inner package without touching anything inside of the package.

.wash your hands with soap and water and dry them well.

.using your non dominant hand pick up the gloves for your other hand by the cuff. This glove is for your dominant hand. Be careful to touch just inside of the cuff and glove this part will touch your skin when the glove is on your hand.

.let the glove hang with the fingers pointing downwards. Then side for your dominant hand into the glove with your palm facing up and your fingers open. Be careful not to touch the package as you put on the gloves.

.If the glove doesn't go on straight wait to adjust it until you put on the other glove. Keep your hands above your waist to make sure they stay sterile.

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