Thanks Don, Glen and everyone for the positive feedback. I can always count on u quads for the best advice based in fact and experience.
Sent from Billy Lang's iPad cell: 732-245-6424 On Feb 12, 2013, at 15:07, donald scott <[email protected]> wrote: > I forgot to mention that once the wound is closed to stop using the cream and > just use the patch. The cream will actually dry the wound too much after it's > closed. > Donald > From: "[email protected]" <[email protected]> > To: [email protected] > Cc: [email protected] > Sent: Tuesday, February 12, 2013 11:58 AM > Subject: Re: [QUAD-L] Wound Care > > I am blessed to have a friend who is charge nurse in a wound clinic and deals > with > the latest technology in wound healing. > > On a previous sore, she recommended using a new dressing with Safetac > technology. ( > http://www.molnlycke.com/us/Wound-Care-Products/US/Safetac-Technology/ ). > The dressing is called Mepilex Border dressing, ( > http://molnlycke.com/Global/Wound_Care_Products/UK/Product%20Sheets/Advanced/Mepilex%20Border.pdf > ) similar to what I have known as "mini island dressing." The difference > between the two dressings is the Border Dressing uses a tape that is silicon > based and does not damage the skin when removed or when you shift weight. > The border dressing has a telfa style center but is very thin. A normal > dressing would have bunched in this area and the border dressing does bunch > to some extent, but less than the island dressing and is much less a problem. > > Everyone is aware of the white skin that surrounds a wound as well as > whiteness in the center of the wound. > > The whitish film that is in the center of the wound is called bioberden A > product called acticoat, was placed on the area then covered it with the > border dressing. Although manufacturer states that it can remain on seven > days she recommends only three or four days. The acticoat contains silver > which helps to remove the white area and keep the area free of bacteria. > After the wound is clearer of bioberden, we discontinued using acticoat and > started to use another product Puracol AG+ which also has silver in the > product. The Puracol was covered with the Border dressing and remained on > three or four days. Puracol is a collagen product > ( > http://www.allegromedical.com/wound-care-c541/puracol-plus-ag-wound-dressing-with-silver-p557629.html > ) > the collagen is absorbed into the wound and promotes healing. > > As I started to search the Internet to purchase the border dressing and > Puracol AG+, IMPORTANT MUST BE AG+(with silver), I found some prices > ridiculous. One vendor had the border dressings at a price of $75 but with a > little searching I found them for $25. The same was true for the Puracol. > > In addition we will be using the silicone tape ( > http://www.molnlycke.com/us/Wound-Care-Products/Product-Selector---Wound-division/Tabs/Products/Mepitac/ > ) instead of the Medfix tape. > > Works for me! > > Glenn > > > > > Glenn Henry > > G.A.Henry Radio > 100 Mill Street > Washington Boro, PA 17582 > > In a message dated 2/12/2013 2:03:51 P.M. Eastern Standard Time, > [email protected] writes: > Got a pressure sore the size of a quarter on my ass. My pharmacy informed me > that Regranex is not be manufactured anymore, And I have $100 co-pay for it. > I'm using Hydrogel, but the wound needs something more effective before it > starts Tunneling. > > Any suggestions? I heard natural bee honey works, anyone have experience with > it? > > Me Bum is causing lousy spasms. > > Thanks. > > Sent from Billy Lang's iPad > >
