Guidance on the support pathway for people with a limb amputation (and trialling a prosthesis)

Hygiene for amputees Permission to reproduce and include in the guidance was granted by Limbs4Life on 23 December 2020. www.limbs4life.org.au/resources Hygiene for amputees from Limbs4Life

Hygiene for Amputees

Daily tips to keep you on the go.

DAILY • Wash stump in soapy water, rinse and dry well • Change stump socks and liners, more often in warm weather • Wash stump socks and liners after use • Wipe your socket with a clean damp cloth

Clean skin

PROTECT

Healthy stump

• Dry your skin well before putting on your prosthesis • Avoid wearing wet or damp socks and liners

SEEK

Less pain More active

• Advice from your healthcare professional if you notice any changes to your skin

TURN OVER FOR FOR DAILY TIPS

1300 78 2231 (Toll Free)

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10.2 Diabetes

Understanding the health care system

9.2 Body image

10.1 Burns

9.3 Sexuality and sexual health

9.1 Psychosocial wellbeing and mental health conditions

Communication between stakeholders

8.13 Body weight and fitness

8.15 Usability and practicality of the prosthesis

8.14 Managing stump (residual limb) complications

8.10 Outcome measurement

8.12 Ageing with an amputation

8.11 Lifelong monitoring

8.9 Regular screening

8.7 Peer support

8.6 Health literacy

8.1 Integrating and coordinating services and supports

6.1 Overview of methods

6.3 Framework and approach

6.2 Grading recommendations

8.4 Person-centred goals

2 Additional considerations and planning after early discharge