Wound Care Procedure - Collagenase & Saline Gauze Wound Care Procedure Instructions Document Created: Sunday, May 17, 2026 Yes — your plan is correct. For this heel wound (with central slough and healthy pink granulation), irrigating with normal saline followed by collagenase and saline-moistened gauze is an appropriate approach. Daily Wound Care Steps 1 Cleanse / Irrigate the Wound Gently rinse or irrigate the wound with Normal Saline using a syringe or the provided wound cleanser. This removes loose debris without damaging healthy tissue. 2 Apply Collagenase Ointment Apply a thin layer of collagenase (e.g., Santyl) directly to the wound bed, especially over the yellowish slough area. Use about the thickness of a nickel. 3 Cover with Saline-Moistened Gauze Place gauze moistened with normal saline (wrung out so it’...
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