In general, water is the best medium for wound cleaning. It removes large parts of slough and hence undesirable microbes effectively; in particular if it
It is to be recognised that some wounds have a contusion zone consisting of tissue balancing on the edge between being viable (being able to
Diabetic foot ulcers and venous leg ulcers originate as secondary symptoms of a primary disease process that affects the entire body, i.e. diabetes and cardiovascular
Yes. The skin hosts a microbiome, which is a complex ecosystem of bacteria, fungi, viruses and mites living in a balance that is influenced by
Yes. MPPT supports autolytic debridement of a wound. MPPT is not classified as a debrider. However, as MPPT via its mode of action supports the
No, MPPT is for use during the inflammatory wound healing phase. Once the wound is clean, free of infection and exhibiting new granulation tissue as
A very deep wound is rapidly built up from the bottom with new tissue and then covered with epithelium. Even after a layer of epithelium
Chlorhexidine binds strongly to the skin and tissues. Chlorhexidine is cytotoxic to fibroblasts which are the creators of the connective tissue essential to wound healing.
MPPT works by absorbing the exudate, pumping it to the enlarged surface of the MPPT layer from where it evaporates. Compression therapy normally involves covering
MPPT works by absorbing the exudate, pumping it to the enlarged surface of the MPPT layer from where it evaporates. Occlusive dressings interfere with the
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