Choosing a dressing
Heavy exudate : alginate, hydrofibre or foam. Moderate exudate : foam or hydrocellular. Light exudate : thin hydrocolloid or transparent film. Dry wound needing moisture : hydrogel. Infected wound : antimicrobial dressing, silver or PHMB, reassessed regularly. Fragile surrounding skin : silicone contact layer The goal is a moist wound bed with dry, intact surrounding skin. A dressing that sticks on removal was the wrong choice. Use this sheet in spaced repetition, pair it with a matching clinical scenario on NursEduc, and always compare values to the person's baseline before drawing conclusions. essential wound care landmarks a nurse or licensed practical nurse in Quebec should keep in mind for clinical practice and for succeeding on the OIIQ or OIIAQ entry exam. The TIME framework and systematic wound assessment are staples of OIIQ scenarios covering long-term care.