'Wilma' Wound Foot

OVERVIEW

• DTI on top of foot with “mushy/boggy” feel when palpated
• Flexible material allows toes to be moved

CLEANING

• Washable with soap & water

ANATOMY

• Pressure Ulcer
  • Stage 1 on the medial malleolus
  • Stage 2 on the lateral foot (behind the 5th toe)
  • Stage 3 on the heel with infection
  • 2 x Stage 4: on the lateral malleolus with exposed tendon and bone & on the medial foot (behind the big toe) with exposed tendon and slough
• Suspected DTI
• Neuropathic ulcer
• Callus, Gangrene, Maceration
• Amputation, Corn, Fungal thickened toenails
• Blisters, Hammer toes, Skin stapled wound
• Ingrown toenail, Unstageable eschar on lateral foot
• Partial thickness wounds between toes

SKILLS GAINED

• Wound assessment
• Routine cleansing
• Dressing techniques