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Using Wound Condition to Assist in Product Selection
INDICATION COMMENTS Use non‐alcohol based product if surrounding skin • Use around wound, before applying dressing, to • is compromised protect surrounding skin from maceration, skin • Also known as “skin sealant” stripping and infection. • Alcohol free products: Cavilon No Sting®, No Sting Skin Prep® • Every wound requires cleansing with each dressing over swabbing Gentle irrigation preferred • change to remove surface bacteria and deb
Product Selection by Wound Condition
PRODUCT & DESCRIPTION
Skin Barrier Film: • Liquid transparent film that contains plasticizing agents • Available as a spray or wipe • Some contain isopropyl alcohol Brands: No Sting Skin Prep, Cavilon No Sting Barrier Wound Cleanser: • Cleanser of choice: Normal saline • If no preservative, replace every 24 hours • Commercial products: follow product specific expiration dating Brands: ALLCLENZ, Cavilon, DermaKlenz, Skintegrity, normal saline Transparent Film:
CONDITION PERIWOUND PROTECTION WOUND CLEANSING DRY WOUND
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