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/_ (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%20Bord er.pdf_ (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_ (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/Mepit ac/_ (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
