What dressing goes with Santyl?

What dressing goes with Santyl?

SANTYL Ointment is compatible with:

What do you cover Santyl with?

Cover. Wounds with sufficient wound fluid will have enough moisture for product to be effective, but a dry wound may require additional moisture. Add moisture, as with a saline moistened gauze, compatible wound gel, and/or appropriate cleansers.

Can wound cleanser be used with Santyl?

What wound cleansing materials are compatible with SANTYL® Ointment? Sterile saline is compatible for use with SANTYL® Ointment. If using a wound cleanser, follow it with saline before applying SANTYL® Ointment.

When should you not use Santyl?

Collagenase Santyl Ointment is contraindicated in patients who have shown local or systemic hypersensitivity to collagenase. The optimal pH range of collagenase is 6 to 8. Higher or lower pH conditions will decrease the enzyme’s activity and appropriate precautions should be taken.

How does Hydrofera blue work?

Hydrofera Blue’s unique capillary action continuously pulls harmful bacteria- laden slough, exudate, and debris away from the wound bed. This same action helps draw the body’s natural healing agents to the wound, resulting in a balanced healing environment.

Which is better medihoney or Santyl?

It is hypothesized that MEDIHONEY® Gel with Active leptospermum honey will result in significantly faster wound healing (i.e., fewer days) when compared to SANTYL®.

How long does it take Santyl to work?

Santyl is an active debridement agent which will not harm granulation tissue. If debridement of wound bed slough/eschar is minimal after 2 week of treatment, contact the Wound Clinician, NP or Physician for reassess of the wound. Debridement of the wound may take 2-6 weeks.

Can you use Xeroform with Santyl?

Santyl Collagenase– An enzymatic debriding agent used for deep partial thickness burns, small full-thickness burns or wounds with a fibrinous exudate. Must be applied nickel thick and covered with a secondary dressing, such as xeroform, to keep moist.

How often do you change Hydrofera blue?

Change the dressing every 3 days and as required: If the dressing retained its blue color where it had been in contact with the wound, the new dressing can be left in place for up to 3 days. If the dressing turned white or lightened in color, continue daily dressing changes until blue color is retained.

Is Hydrofera blue antibacterial?

Hydrofera Blue: A powerful antibacterial wound dressing that utilizes a proprietary polyvinyl alcohol (PVA) and polyurethane foam technology in combination with two naturally occurring, organic pigments.

Is MEDIHONEY a debridement?

Medihoney™ Wound Gel was selected as it is an antibacterial product effective against Pseudomonas aureus, Staphylococcus aureus and methicillin-resistant S. aureus but also has debriding, moist wound healing and odour control capabilities.

What is a debriding agent?

Topical debriding agents are chemicals that are used locally to clean an open wound by removing foreign material and dead tissue, so that the wound heals without increased risk of infection. This makes the healing faster.

What type of dressing is hydrofera blue?

The Hydrofera Blue Foam Dressing is a highly absorptive, non-adhesive, synthetic sponge composed of polyvinyl alcohol foam, impregnated with Methylene Blue and Gentian Violet , which provide broad-spectrum bacteriostatic protection. It is effective against a variety of microorganisms including MRSA and VRE.

What is hydrofera blue dressing?

Hydrofera Blue Foam Dressing. The Hydrofera Blue Foam Dressing is a highly absorptive, non-adhesive, synthetic sponge composed of polyvinyl alcohol foam, impregnated with Methylene Blue and Gentian Violet , which provide broad-spectrum bacteriostatic protection.

How to use santyl ointment?

How to use Santyl Ointment. Cleaning solutions such as hydrogen peroxide, normal saline, or Dakin’s solution may be used. If your doctor has directed you to use an antibiotic powder, apply it first before applying this medication. Use a wooden spatula or a gauze pad to carefully apply the collagenase ointment directly to the affected area.