The nurse is preparing to change the negative-pressure dressing.What is the recommended procedure for removing the old dressing?

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In the past,practice involved introduction of normal saline into tubing to soak underneath foam for easier removal.Research has shown the presence of microorganisms in the tubing,which could recontaminate the wound if saline is instilled.An effective alternative is to clamp the dressing tube,clean the external surface of the transparent dressing with alcohol,and,using sterile technique,inject 0.25% bupivacaine through the dressing into the sponge.After 15 to 20 minutes,the dressing can be removed less painfully for the patient.

The Nurse Is Preparing to Change the Negative-Pressure Dressing