Kerlix:
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used to secure primary bandage in place
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use in spirals 1” above and 1” below
Calcium Alginates:
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“rope” or flat sheet
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provides moist wound environment
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highly absorbent
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may be used with infected wounds
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assists in re-epithelization
Telfa:
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non-adherent dressing (middle part of a bandaid)
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use with mildly draining wounds
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works well with Silvadene applied over large
burned areas, then secure with kerlix
Packing strips:
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used for filling tunnels
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Remember, we want the wound to heal from the inside
out
Gauze:
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Used with “wet-to-damp” or “wet-to-dry”
dressings
Foam:
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Absorbent
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Pads and cushions the wound
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Maintains wound environment
Regranex: growth factor contains form of human platelet
derived from growth factor which promotes growth of tissue
Hydrocolloid:
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Occlusive to semipermeable
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Provides moist environment
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Aids in autolytic debridement
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Encourages granulation
Hydroactive:
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Absorbs exudates into the structure of dressing
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Swells to fill cavity
Ultrasound gel pack:
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Place over top of wound, then perform US
treatement
Elase and Santyl
Collagenase:
- Debriding enzymes
- Use “cross-hatch” pattern with scapel to promote penetration into necrosis
- Promotes wound debridement
- DO NOT use on red, healthy tissue
- Apply with sterile tip applicator
Film:
- Used for superficial Stage 1 wounds
- Promotes autolytic debridement
- Transparent
- Provides moist wound environment
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