Applying of fluffy gauze compression following drain removal
Authors: Monica Baunbaek, Nurse and Stine Lucich, Nurse. Dept. of Plastic- and Breast Surgery, Roskilde, Zealand, Denmark
Patient presentation and plan: Applying of compression with fluffy gauze following drain removal to avoid larger seroma formation.
Before and after
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Step 1: Place sufficient Fluffy correctly
Place fluffy Duffy on incision spot
- Fluffy is non compressed sterile cotton swabs, that both give a slight compression and protection og the area and absorbes secretion.
- Make sure the area is clean and make sure there are no signs of infektion.
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Step 2: Mefix tape
Use mefix to position and hold the fluffy duffy
- Mefix tape is self-adhesive fabric, that can be stretch and thereby make it easier to fixate bandages in uneven areas of the body
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Step 3: Use Sufficient tape
Be sure to apply enough tape
- Use sufficient tape, so that the bandage does not get loose as the patient moves. It is a good idea to fixate an area of 10-15 cm around the fluffy
