Dressing Change – Diabetic Wound

Learn how to dress a diabetic foot wound at home. In this video, Michelle, RN, our Clinical Lead, explains how to dress a diabetic foot wound.

The supplies you’ll need:

• Normal Saline Solution 0.9% (or antibacterial soap)
• Calmoseptine Ointment (skin protectant)
• Aquacel Ag Advantage (primary dressing)
• 2″ x 2″ Gauze (secondary dressing)
• Kling (conforming gauze bandage roll)
• Paper Tape
• Felt and Foam (offloading option)
• Darco Boot (offloading option)

Step-by-Step: How to Dress a Diabetic Foot Wound

1. Step One
   Clean the wound with normal Saline solution or antibacterial soap.

2. Step Two
   Apply Calmoseptine or alternative skin protectant along the outer layer of the wound.

3. Step Three
   Place the primary dressing, Aquacel Ag Advantage, on the wound.

4. Step Four
   Place the secondary dressing, 2″ x 2″ gauze, on the wound.

5. Step Five
   Wrap the conforming gauze bandage roll, or Kling, around the wound.

6. Step 6
   Use paper tape to tape the edges of the conforming gauze.

7. Step 7
   Choose an offloading option for your wound if recommended by the provider. Possible options include Felt and Foam or the Darco Boot.

Now you know how to change the dressings for a diabetic foot wound. For more wound care tips, follow us on Facebook: New England Wound Care and on Instagram: @newenglandwoundcare.