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10 Acticoat

-Effective against 150 pathogens including resistant micro-organisms such as MRSA and VRE -Moisten with sterile water (NOT SALINE). Darker blue surface is placed in direct contact with the skin. -Acticoat is NOT COMPATIBLE with MRI. -Change every 3 days or PRN.

#MRSA #VRE

9.2 Iodosorb

-Used for treatment of chronic exuding wounds such as leg ulcers, pressure ulcers, and diabetic ulcers, particularly when infection is present or suspected. -NOT TO USE on large wounds or exceed 150g per week, and 3 months in single course.

#ulcers #infected #low exudate #moderate exudate

9.1 Inadine

-Use in ulcerative wounds, and for the prevention of infection in minor burns, and minor traumatic skin loss injuries. -Antimicrobial activity against bacterial protozoal and fungal organisms. -NOT TO BE USED in known iodine hypersensitivity or person with thyroid diseases, pregnant and breast feeding women, children up to 2 years -Change dressing daily or up to 4 days.

#ulcer #burns #traumatic

8.4 Biatain Ag

-Has wide spectrum antimicrobial efficacy.

-Superior exudate management.

-Use on leg ulcers, pressure ulcers, diabetic foot ulcers, smaller second degree burns, donor sites post-operative wounds, skin abrasions and in combination with compression therapy.

-Change every 2 to 7 days.

#ulcers #burns #post-op #surgical #abrasions #pressure dressing

8.3 Mepilex Ag

-Suitable for shallow ulcers and traumatic wounds, and used under compression bandaging, ideal for partial thickness burns. -NOT FOR USE during radiation treatment or examinations, eg, x-ray, ultrasound, diathermy, or MRI. -NOT TO USE WITH oxidising agents such as hypochlorite solutions or hydrogen peroxide. -Change daily or up to 7 days.

#ulcers #traumatic #pressure dressing #burns

8.2 Mepilex

-Use on fragile skin, exuding wounds, first and second degree burns, skin tears, and dressing under compression bandaging. -Use for low to heavy exuding wounds. -Change daily or up to 7 days.

#burns #tears #low exudate #moderate exudate #heavy exudate #pressure dressing

8.1 Allevyn Gentle

-It absorbs, retains, and transpires exudates to provide effective fluid management. -Use on fragile skin, exuding wounds, first and second degree burns, skin tears, and dressing under compression bandaging. -Use for low to heavy exuding wounds. -Change daily or up to 7 days.

#low exudate #moderate exudate #heavy exudate #burns #tears #pressure dressing

7 NaCl Impregnated Dressing

-Stimulates wound cleansing by absorbing exudate, bacteria, and necrotic material from the wound. -Used in heavily exuding, discharging infected wounds, deep cavity wounds, and hypergranulation tissue. -DO NOT direct contact with exposed bone or tendon. Not for dry and low exuding cavity wounds. -Change daily or EOD

#heavy exudate #infected #deep cavity wounds #necrotic

6.1 Aquacel Ag

-Used on light to high exuding wounds which are infected or at risk of infection, including burns. -Change daily or up to 7 days.

#low exudate #moderate exudate #high exudate #infected #burns

5.3 Biatain Alginate Ag

-Highly absorbent. Combat bacteria and reducing wound odour. -Used for highly exuding wounds, deep cavity wounds. -Change daily to 7 days.

#high exudate #deep cavity wounds #odour

5.2 Algisite Ag

-May be used on wounds which are infected or are likely to become infected such as pressure ulcers, post-operative wounds, leg ulcers, and fungating lesions. -Change daily to 7 days

#ulcers #post-op #surgical #fungating

5.1 Kaltostat

-Highly absorbent. Absorbs exudates and forms gel, creating moist wound environment.

-Hemostatic effect.

-Indicated as primary dressing for the management of heavily exuding wounds including chronic wounds such as leg ulcers, pressure sores, fungating carcinomas, and acute wounds.

#heavy exudate #ulcers #fungating

4 Hyrdogel

-Creates moist environment to dry, necrotic, sloughy or granulating wounds. -Facilitates autolytic debridement. -Best used to hydrate necrotic and fibrotic tissue. -NOT SUITABLE for moderate to highly exuding wounds. -Change daily or EOD

#necrotic #sloughy #granulating #debridement

3.2 Duoderm Extra Thin

-Viral barrier and waterproof dressing. -Used on dry to lightly exuding wounds eg. superficial, dry to lightly exuding dermal ulcers, post operative wounds. -Suitable in areas subject to friction and those requiring contouring. Eg. elbows, heels. -Change every 2-7 days.

#low exudate #superficial #post-op #surgical #ulcers

3.1 Comfeel Plus

-Permeable to water vapour but impermeable to exudates and microorganism. -Light to moderate exuding wound -Not to be used for heavy exuding wounds as it will cause maceration and hypergranulation. -Change every 2-7 days.

#low exudate #moderate exudate

2 Transparent dressing (Tegaderm)

- Waterproof & air permeable.

- Help maintain moist wound environment.

- Best for superficial, light exuding wounds.

-Covering blisters.

- Retention of primary dressing.

-Contraindicated for 3rd degree burns.

-Not recommended for moderate to heavy drainage / fragile skin / infected wounds.

#superficial #low exudate #blisters

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