Protocol B Stage II Pressure ulcer or other partialthickness wound/lesion: Loss of skin layers involving epidermis and possibly penetrating into but not through the dermis. May present as a blistering with erythema (redness) and/or induration (firmness). Wound base is usually moist and pink, painful, and free of infection. There is some epidermal loss but no slough. • Intervention: 1. Place patient on a support surface product. 2. P osition patient off the wound whenever possible. Always float heels. • Topical Dressing Protocol: Non-draining: Apply transparent film or border gauze after cleansing with saline (wound wash or 30-cc saline bullet) and patting surrounding skin dry. May apply skin barrier prep wipe if indicated to surrounding tissue before applying adhesive (if periwound is denuded may use 3M No-Sting wipes).Change one time weekly. Draining: Apply Mepilex, Tielle, hydrocolloid, or Polymem secured with Tegaderm or border
gauze after cleansing with saline (wound wash or 30-cc saline bullet) and patting surrounding skin dry with gauze. May apply skin barrier prep wipe if indicated to surrounding tissue before applying adhesive (If periwound is denuded may use 3M No-Sting wipes). Change one to two times weekly depending on drainage. • Documentation: 1. Chart size and description, including type and amount of drainage, of wound at least weekly on wound assessment sheet. 2. D ocument each dressing change within the visit note. 3. I f on a seating or support surface, document the type of support surface product used within the visit note. 4. D ocument patient/caregiver compliance with prevention methods weekly. 5. P hotograph wounds on admission, onset of new wound, and monthly thereafter.