Wound dressing categories

WOUND DRESSING CATEGORIES
Category
Description
Indications
Disadvantages
Reminders
 Superficial and cavity wounds  Some products may shed,  Maintain moist wound surface  Dislodges with heavy exudates  Support autolytic debridement  Not indicated for heavily  Maintain moist wound surface  May contribute to periwound  Not indicated for management of  Gel form frequency is once or Category
Description
Indications
Disadvantages
Reminders
 Maintain moist wound surface  The adhesive may cause indicative of autolytic debridement and a normal occurrence, change if exudate is beyond wound borders. TOPICAL OINTMENTS
Product Description
Reminders
Antibiotic Ointment - Chemical agents that eliminate living organisms pathogenic to the host; broad-spectrum antibacterials
are useful for mixed infections (frequently more than one pathogen is present and quick identification is difficult) Avoid long- term usage of antibacterials, to prevent the development of resistance. Check for allergies. Bacitracin – effective against gram positive cocci and bacilli, Gentamicin - effective against gram negative organisms including E.Coli, and Pseudomonas,
Bactroban – effective against staph aureus, MRSA, beta hemolytic streptococcus, Neomycin Sulfate – effective against most
gram-negative organisms except Pseudomonas, Polymyxin B – effective against Pseudomonas and other aerobic gram negative
bacilli, Neosporin/Triple A – is a combination of Polymyxin B, Bacitracin Zinc, and Neomycin sulfate, and Polysporin – is a
combination of Polymyxin B and Bacitracin Zinc.
Medihoney - Promotes a moist environment conducive to healing; Highly absorbent, for excellent exudate management;
Cleanses and debrides due to its high osmolarity; Helps to lower the wound pH, for an optimal wound healing environment Non-toxic, natural, and safe
Polysporin Powder – antibacterial powder containing Polymyxin B sulfate and zinc Bacitracin, effective against gram-positive
cocci and bacilli, Neisseria, Haemophilus influenza, Pseudomonas and other aerobic gram-negative bacilli but not against proteus and serratia species.
Silvadene Ointment
- Silver Sulfadiazine; has broad spectrum antibacterial spectrum including staphylococcus aureus, E. coli,
Pseudomonas aeruginosa, Proteus mirabilis, candida albicans Santyl Ointment - A proteolytic cnzyme that debrides necrotic tissue from wounds without destroying healthy granulation
tissue; use once a day; collagen specific; manufactured by Smith & Nephew
Xenaderm Ointment – topical ointment containing balasam peru, trypsin, and castor oil. Balsam peru is a capillary bed
stimulant with a mild bactericidal action, trypsin assists in debridement of necrotic tissue, and castor oil reduces premature epithelial desiccation. Utilized twice daily & prn for treatment of stage 2 wounds, denuded or excoriated tissue, works as a moisture barrier/protective coating of skin. Used with or without a secondary dressing.

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