Abdominal Wound Dehiscence

by Cathy Parkes November 09, 2020

For abdominal wound dehiscence with evisceration (protruding internal organs):

Place saline-soaked gauze over wound and protruding organs.
Do NOT try and reinsert organs!
Notify provider and prepare the patient for possible surgery (NPO).

Cathy Parkes

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