Term
| How often do you use pulsed lavage? |
|
Definition
| usually once a day, maybe twice |
|
|
Term
| What is the purpose of pulsed lavage? |
|
Definition
| To clean wounds and remove infected tissue |
|
|
Term
| whatare 3 advantages to using pulsed lavage? |
|
Definition
-Decrease risk of cross-contamination
-Do not have to move pt out of their bed/room
-Cost effective (may take 15 min.) |
|
|
Term
| What are 3 disadvantages of pulsed lavage? |
|
Definition
-Sound (might scare kids)
-Sensation
-Only 1 pt in room, so not pts in semi-private rooms can get tx |
|
|
Term
| The lavage has a 3 speed setting and a variable setting, which one should you use? |
|
Definition
|
|
Term
| What is the amount of suction recommended? |
|
Definition
|
|
Term
| When should you stop pulsed lavage? |
|
Definition
|
|
