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6. Wound exudate is assessed for amount, type, color and odor...

Sat Mar 24, 2012, 11:34 AM

Mar 2012

Wound exudate is assessed for amount, type, color and odor. Exudate may be serous, sero-sanguineous, sanguineous or purulent. Exudate consists of the exuding wound fluid, serum or blood and the by-products of topical dressings and treatments. Exudate may be thin or thick and take on various colors. Exudate odor may reflect underlying infection or be the by-product of the dressing or action of the dressing/treatment.

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Any DUers medical professionals? [View all] roseBudd Mar 2012 OP

I know how to put on a band aid. HopeHoops Mar 2012 #1

Yup. HappyMe Mar 2012 #2

The Lone Ranger was taking a pee in a bush when a rattle snake bit him on the head of his unit. HopeHoops Mar 2012 #3

!! HappyMe Mar 2012 #4

seriously now, anyone know anything about skin grafts? roseBudd Mar 2012 #5

Wound exudate is assessed for amount, type, color and odor... roseBudd Mar 2012 #6

sounds like something that should be assessed in person eShirl Mar 2012 #7

I'm on 2X daily water & vinegar soaks & 2X gentimicin & nonstick bandage changes.... roseBudd Mar 2012 #9

google emilyg Mar 2012 #10

I have googled, most of the literature relates to diabetic foot ulcers... roseBudd Mar 2012 #11

We can't give medical advice. HappyMe Mar 2012 #8

on DU 2 this sort of thing was strictly NOT allowed and would be locked right away - Kali Mar 2012 #12