Major & Minor Dressing

• Major dressings are typically required for larger wounds, surgical incisions, or injuries that involve extensive tissue damage or exposure.
• Minor dressings, on the other hand, are employed for smaller wounds, abrasions, cuts, or superficial injuries that do not require significant wound management.

Procedure and Materials:

• Major dressing procedures involve thorough wound assessment, cleaning, debridement (if necessary), and application of appropriate dressings and/or wound closure techniques.
• These dressings often require specialized materials such as absorbent dressings, packing materials, adhesive tapes, or even negative pressure wound therapy in complex cases.
• Minor dressing procedures focus on cleaning the wound, applying antiseptic solutions or ointments, and covering it with simple adhesive or non-adhesive dressings to protect the area from contamination and promote healing.

Monitoring and Follow-up:

• After major dressing changes, close monitoring of the wound site for signs of infection, inflammation, or delayed healing is essential.
• Patients may require regular follow-up appointments to assess wound progress, adjust dressings as needed, and ensure optimal wound healing.
• For minor dressings, patients are often provided with instructions for self-care and wound management at home, with guidance on when to seek medical attention if complications arise.