SertaSil - veterinary wound treatment
SertaSil is intended for the treatment of wounds in animals. It is based on MPPT and has been used with success in a number of species, e.g. horses, dogs, cats, rabbits, donkeys, birds, baboons and elephants. It can be used on both young and old wounds and by both veterinarians and private individuals. Please see further down the pages how it is to be used. The method is the same as for humans.
♦ SertaSil is effective in treating acute and chronic wound infections.
♦ SertaSil is effective on antimicrobial resistant infections.
♦ See case stories of wounds having been treated with SertaSil
♦ SertaSil is non-toxic and will not cause harm if eaten.
♦ SertaSil can be used in competition sport, i.e. no doping potential.
There are many products on the market developed for wound healing. SertaSil is beyond doubt the product with which I have experienced the best results."
"Describing SertaSil as 'amazing' is not very articulated, but it simply was! At the time Ben's wound was large and 'angry', bright red and full of fluid. It was almost visible to the naked eye from the first application, that fluid was being drawn away from the wound, the redness and the swelling went down."
Where SertaSil can be used
SertaSil removes wound infections, including antimicrobial-resistant (AMR) infections. It also supports the generation of new tissue that has been lost.
When a wound or injury has difficulties healing, stops healing altogether, or deteriorates, it is because of infection. By removing the infection, SertaSil re-establishes the healing process.
Therefore, SertaSil is useful in all wounds that do not close rapidly and effectively by themselves. This can be from the detection of inflammation in the area to chronic wounds that refuse to close.
Secondary healing
This is standard healing, where a wound heals from the bottom up. SertaSil can be used routinely in the closure of all types of wounds and injuries where the wound edges cannot, or should not, be approximated for example by means of suturing or stapling. This includes surgical wounds that don’t have enough skin to allow for this type of closing procedure.
Tertiary healing
SertaSil is used to prepare an infected area prior to surgery, e.g. by removing an infection. Generally, surgery is not performed in areas with infection, and unless it is an emergency, surgery is postponed until an infection has been removed. The use of SertaSil in the area can efficiently remove the infection and thereby improve the chances of success of the planned surgical procedure as well as ensure uneventful healing following surgery.
Preventive use
SertaSil is often used directly on top of a surgical wound (primary closure) immediately before the animal leaves the clinic in order to prevent the potential development of an infection in the wound.
Click and case report will be downloaded.
SertaSil after antimicrobials
Antimicrobials are ineffective in treating wound infections and in supporting wound healing.
SertaSil is often used when the traditional antimicrobial approaches have been extensively used and have failed.
SertaSil will still heal a wound effectively after antimicrobials have been used. It is harder and takes a few more days and a bit more powder for two reasons:
1. The wound infection preventing healing in the first place has become older and, therefore, has spread wider and settled further in the tissue.
2. The antimicrobials will have reduced the diversity of microbes in the wound microbiota and will have caused additional imbalance in the microbiome.
A healing wound must have a well-balanced, highly diverse microbiome.
Wound types and indications
SertaSil can be used on all types of wounds, superficial and deep; fresh, acute as well as old, chronic ones. Its use does not depend on the state of the wound. It can be fairly dry or discharging heavily. SertaSil cannot work on an entirely dry surface. Therefore, if the wound is covered with eschar, which is a dry, unhealthy crust, this must be removed or at least broken up before use.
SertaSil is ideal for wounds in areas that are difficult to dress, e.g. because of movement, as it does not require a covering secondary dressing.
It is easy to use as it only requires thorough showering of the wound with clean tap or drinking water followed by application of the SertaSil powder. It sticks to the wound and can be covered with a single 100% pure cotton, woven gauze pad. It should not be covered with anything else.
Examples of wounds that SertaSil is typically used on are surgical wounds that are infected and have sprung open (dehisced); and abscesses or cysts after they have been opened. Bite and scratch wounds by dogs and cats as well as spider and insect bites, e.g. horse-flies, midges, and mosquitoes, are also highly relevant for the use of SertaSil as bites have a high tendency to become infected. All types of trauma wounds, including lacerations, cuts, puncture wounds, and degloving injuries, as well as pressure injuries and burns are other examples.
SertaSil allows freedom of movement
Many wound care products, e.g. Negative Pressure Wound Therapy as shown left, restrict movement, whereas SertaSil only requires a light dressing and it can, if needed, be used without a secondary dressing (right). SertaSil therefore interferes minimally with the ability to move freely.
Hypergranulation
SertaSil has not been associated with hypergranulation (often referred to as proud flesh) which is a common problem in wounds in horses.
Safety
SertaSil contains only natural, non-toxic ingredients. It is classified as “inherently safe”.
SertaSil (MPPT) is accompanied by a large body of scientific evidence and has not been seen to cause any side effects or adverse events.
Doping
The ingredients are not regulated by the International Doping Agency or FEI.
Its use in treating wounds will not give rise to doping issues.
