Wound dressings should always be assessed when examining wounds. If the dressing is saturated, it may indicate that moisture is a concern. Wounds that are highly exudative require dressings with absorptive qualities consistent with the topical care plan. Most absorptive dressings are considered at capacity with ≥75% saturation. If the moisture is overwhelming while using a highly absorptive dressing, you should consider increasing the dressing frequency.
Wound prevention is key in protecting your patients from unnecessary wounds. This resource is intended to walk you through different prevention strategies.