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RNAO BPG Pressure Ulcers Stage I to IV - Faculty of Health ...

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Assessment & Management <strong>of</strong> <strong>Stage</strong> I <strong>to</strong> <strong>IV</strong> <strong>Pressure</strong> <strong>Ulcers</strong>Appendix O: Wound Cultures:Swabbing Techniques (Cont’d)Figure 3 – However, if youclean the wound and removethe exudate and debris –THEN take a swab from thehealthiest looking tissue –you should obtain resultsthat are consistent with theinfectious condition <strong>of</strong> thewound. It is also appropriate<strong>to</strong> swab any areas withundermining.100

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