In this episode Dennis talks to PFC Wound Care CPG author Justin along with Surgery Instructors Jon and Rick about their experiences with austere wound care.
Administer early antibiotics according to TCCC or local recommendations
Resuscitate the patient
Assess patient health and ability to survive any procedure
Anesthetize the patient with local or regional if possible
Thoroughly clean the wound
Inspect the wound
Debride obviously necrotic tissue if able
Irrigate with copious amounts of clean water or sterile fluid
Cover the wound with bulky, non-occlusive dressings
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