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Patient Management - Decontamination (Cont.)
•Cease
decontamination of the skin and wounds when the area is less than twice
the background reading on the survey meter or there is no significant
reduction between washings. Under no circumstances should
decontamination cause the skin to become abraded.
•Contaminated
thermal burns can be gently rinsed while ensuring that there will be no
further damage to the skin. Additional contamination will be removed
with the exudate as dressings are changed.
•Do
not delay surgery or other necessary medical procedures because of
contaminated skin or wounds. Staff will be protected from becoming
contaminated by using universal precautions. Sheets and dressings will
keep contamination in place.
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