Only a clean wound can heal
The concept of ”Wound bed preparation“ was first described by Falanga et al (2000) and can be defined as the global wound management procedure to accelerate endogenous healing and enhance the effectiveness of advanced wound care products. The ultimate aim is to ensure the formation of healthy granulation tissue resulting in complete wound closure.
- Correct Chronic "Wound bed preparation" is achieved by:
- Reducing bacterial bioburden e.g. biofilm in the wound bed
- Removing necrotic tissue and slough
- Controling exudates
- Managing cellular dysfunctions and biochemical imbalances
Wound bed preparation
Prontosan as an integral part of wound bed preparation
*Seipp HM et al. Efficacy of various wound rinsing solutions against biofilms. ZfW 2005; 4(5):160-163 / Perez R et al. Effect of different wound rinsing solutions on MRSA biofilm in a porcine model. WoundM 2010; 4(2):44-48
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Dressing changes
Gentle dressing changes with Prontosan®
Dressings are often encrusted and stick to wound surfaces. By attempting to remove the dressing from the wound surface when dry, new injuries often arise with additional risk of infection, which in turn delay the healing process. In cases where bandaging is difficult to release, intensive dressing moistening with Prontosan® Wound Irrigation Solution is advisable until they can be gently released without traumatising the wound surface. If these actions are stubborn, it indicates the presence of large encrustations. The whole section of the body including the dressing should be thoroughly saturated with Prontosan® Wound Irrigation Solution until the dressings can be easily released.
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The Use of Prontosan Solution and Prontosan Debridement Pad in Kyperkeratosis on the Foot
Beth Williams, High Risk Podiatrist, Manchester Local Care Organisation, shares her experience of using Prontosan Debridement Pad. This is adapted from an article originally presented at Wounds UK 7th – 9th November 2022
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Clinical experience of the Prontosan® Debridement Pad
In 2021 an article reviewed 111 responses which were collected from 56 clinicians over a broad range of specialties including leg ulcer clinic staff, podiatrists and practice nurses asking their opinion on a microfibre debridement pad and how it performed in clinical practice
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Wound Bed Preparation - A Practical Perspective
Katie Bennett shares her experiences of using the Prontosan® wound bed preparation system for lower limb wound care.