Wound Dressing Formulary

Wound Dressing Formulary WOUND DRESSING FORMULARY The aim of the formulary is to aid all Health Care Professionals (in both primary and secondary care) who care and treat patients with wounds and tissue viability problems in selecting the most appropriate dressings and bandages. Having a wound dressing formulary means only clinically proven treatments are used, rather than an ad-hoc dressing selection. Having a wound dressing formulary can save time in nurse decision making and also aid continuity, because whenever a different member of staff deals with a dressing change, the same regime is used. Rationalisation ensures only proven cost-effective products are used. Wound dressings are often designed to be complementary and an appropriate selection of dressings can help the healing process. With the formulary consistency is ensured. Dressings will give optimum performance for speedier healing. This formulary is generated from the previous formularies of Carmarthenshire Local Health Board, Carmarthenshire NHS Trust and encapsulates the formularies of Pembrokeshire and Ceredigion Trust/LHB to create a combined and consistent formulary for the Hywel Dda Health Board Region.

GUIDELINES FOR THE USE OF THE FORMULARY Check wound type prior to dressing selection. If in doubt of wound type, please refer to the Wound Care and Tissue Viability guidelines, seek advice from the Tissue Viability Team or ask the Pharmacist. All wounds must be assessed and monitored as per Trust guidelines and recorded using the wound assessment documentation. Check the patient for any allergies or intolerance to any of the dressings or components within the dressings. Follow the companies guidelines on dressing application. If in doubt ask the Tissue Viability Team or Pharmacy for advice. Re-assess the wound and change the dressing selection as the wound type indicates. To order the dressings use the Health Board s wound management products prescription /supply chart. In-patient discharge plan needs to be timely. One weeks worth of dressings to be sent with the patient. A copy of the wound assessment documentation needs to be sent with the discharge documentation. If the Patient needs a dressing from outside the formulary, fill in the Additional Dressing Document and state rational. Send to the Tissue Viability Department. Any new dressing to be used within the Acute and Community divisions an evaluation will be organised by the Tissue Viability Service. Prices on formulary may be subject to alteration

Dressing Selection Wound Cleansing Solutions Wound Cleansing agents are solutions that are used to cleanse wounds prior to the application of a dressing. Wound should only be cleaned when necessary, clean granulating wound do not require cleaning If appropriate such as with chronic wounds, tap water may be used to cleanse the area If a sterile solution is required then sodium chloride is the only agent suitable for this All solutions should be warmed prior to its use to maintain the surface temperature of the wound The wound should be irrigated and not wiped during the procedure Most wound care experts now agree that routine use of antiseptic solutions have little or no place in wound management Antiseptics, particularly those, which contain cetrimide, have marked cytotoxic properties and therefore should be avoided, unless the wound is contaminated or shows clear evidence of infection. Tap water Always warmed but not hot A bucket lined with a black bag is useful to clean leg ulcers 20ml pods Irrigate the wound, do not wipe the Irripod 5.50 (25) wound bed Irriclens 240ml can 3.24 Gently spray the solution

ABSORBENT PADS LOW ADHERENT To dress dry or sutured wounds, superficial cuts and abrasions To manage light exudate levels Should not be used on highly exuding wounds as this could result in maceration of the wound bed Should not be used on necrotic or sloughy wounds Surface is low adherence rather than non adherance, therefore may stick to wound bed Interpose (Non- adhesive) (Telfa and Release in acute) Absorbent perforated plastic film faced dressing Mepore (Adhesive border (Cosmopor E/ Primapore acute) Absorbent perforated island dressing 5x5 cm 10x10 cm 20x 10 cm 7 x 8cm 10x11cm 11x15cm 9x20cm 9x25cm 9x30cm 9x35cm 0.09 0.15 0.32 0.10 0.20 0.34 0.41 0.57 0.65 0.71 Can adhere to wound surface, irrigate off if necessary Non- Adhesive form requires securing

NON- ADHERENT DRESSINGS Apply Directly to wound bed Requires secondary dressing or bandage to retain in place To dress dry or sutured wounds, superficial cuts and abrasions To manage light exudate levels To be used as wound bed liners for topical negative pressure therapy and capillary action dressings Ideal under compression or N-A Ultra 9.5 cm x 9.5 cm 0.35 as primary contact with any wound that requires non Silicone coated knitted viscose dressing Atrauman Knitted Polyester Dressing impregnated with Neutral triglycerides. Fatty triglycerides give soothing feel to the dressing, without maceration of the surrounding tissue Mepitel Soft silicone wound contact dressing for paper thin fragile skin. Expensive option, try the above options first To be cost effective the dressing is to remain in place for up to two weeks 9.5 cm x 19 cm 5 x 5 cm 7.5 x 10 cm 10 x 20 cm 5 x 7 cm 8 x 10 cm 12 x 15 cm 20 x 30cm 0.66 0.24 0.25 0.57 1.52 3.05 6.17 16.94 adhesion Small holes will not damage granulation tissue on removal secondary dressing will depend on amount of wound exudate Irrigate holes at each dressing change to keep patent

SEMI- PERMEABLE ADHESIVE FILM DRESSING Allow passage of water vapour and oxygen but not water and micro-organisms Waterproof and impermeable to bacteria Comformable and convenient Allow observation of the wound Clean granulating /epithelialising wounds Superficial wounds such as post operative wounds, pressure ulcers and minor injuries Can be used to protect skin at risk from friction or maceration Can be used to retain primary dressing Deep wounds Heavily exuding wounds Infected wounds Can damage fragile skin on removal if not careful Fluid accumulation can cause maceration under the dressing Opsite Flexigrid Vapour permeable adhesive film dressing This dressing is more cost effective 6 x 7 cm 12 x 12 cm 15 x 20 cm 0.36 1.04 2.62 Film dressings are useful tools for measuring wound size Do not stretch the film over the required area as this may cause blistering Tegaderm Vapour permeable adhesive film dressing 6 x 7 cm 12 x 12 cm 15 x 20 cm 0.38 1.23 2.34 Easy to apply, useful when teaching relatives in the community

SEMI PERMEABLE ADHESIVE FILM DRESSING WITH ABSORBANT PAD Allow passage of water vapour and oxygen but not water and micro-organisms Provides a moist wound environment Clean granulating /epithelialising wounds Superficial wounds such as post operative wounds, pressure ulcers and minor injuries Deep wounds Heavily exuding wounds Infected wounds Can damage fragile skin on removal if not careful Opsite Plus Vapour permeable film dressing with absorbent pad Tegaderm Plus Pad Vapour permeable film dressing with absorbent pad 5 x 5 cm 8.5 x 9.5 cm 10 x 12 cm 10 x 20 cm 35 x 10 cm 5x7 cm 9x10 cm 9x15 cm 9x20 cm 9x25 cm 9x35 cm 0.29 0.81 1.10 1.85 3.07 0.25 0.62 0.92 1.34 1.51 2.50 Useful for slightly exuding superficial wounds eg. Post operative or post biopsy Useful for slightly exuding superficial wounds eg. Post operative or post biopsy

HYDROGEL DRESSING Amorphous cohesive material that takes the shape of the wound Re-hydrates necrotic tissue and encourages autolytic debridement Requires a secondary dressing Compatible with larvae Sloughy and necrotic wounds Light to moderate exudate levels Gels can be a means of delivering medicines if advised All stages of wound healing Heavily exuding wounds Suspected presence of infection Active haemostasis Purilon Gel Amorphous cohesive material 8 gms 1.61 Change every 1-3 days Daily if wound infected Use a secondary dressing to retain moisture

HYDROGEL SHEET DRESSING Non-Adhesive, high water content hydrogel sheet formed around a supporting blue polyethylene matrix Provides a moist environment at the surface of the wound Permeable to water vapour, gases and small protein molecules, but impermeable to bacteria Rehydrates dry, devitalised tissue and encourages autolysis Absorbs large amounts of exudate, turning lumpy and opaque Sheet dressing can be used for burns, scalds and radiation therapy damage Needs to be secured with tape, a secondary dressing or a bandage Painful Wounds Sloughy and necrotic wounds Lightly to heavily exuding wounds All stages of wound healing Under compression if this is indicated on lightly exuding wounds Sheet dressing should not be used for covering deep, narrow cavities or sinuses Actively bleeding wounds Actiform Cool Two sided clear transparent hydrogel formed around a supporting matrix 5x 6.5 cm 10 x 10 cm 10x15 cm 1.65 2.43 3.49 Change every 1-7 days depending on the condition of the wound Daily changes are necessary if the wound is infected Increased odour may result as bacteria are drawn into the dressing. If this occurs, increase dressing changes until odour subsides Secure with appropriate secondary dressing or bandage Leave top liner in place unless wound highly exuding

HYDROCOLLOID DRESSING A Flexible adhesive sheet dressing Impermeable to Bacteria Forms a gel in the presence of wound exudate Encourages new blood vessel formation by creating a hypoxic Waterproof to allow for showering environment Dressings can be left in place for up to seven days Rehydrate dead tissue and encourage autolytic debridement Sloughy and necrotic wounds Heavily exuding wounds Granulating wounds Suspected presence of infection Light to moderate exudate levels Caution to be exercised for use with diabetic foot ulcers, not generally recommended Comfeel Plus Adhesive sheet dressings Granuflex Granuflex Bordered (Community only) Comfeel Plus Transparent Thin Hydrocolloid layer Duoderm Extra Thin 4 cm x 6 cm 6 cm x 8 cm 10 cm x 10 cm 9 cm x 11 cm 15 cm x 15 cm 18 cm x 20 cm 10 x10 cm 15 x15 cm 6 x 6cm 10 x 10cm 15 x 15cm 5 cm x 7 cm 9 cm x 14cm 15 cm x 20 cm 10 x10cm 9 x15 cm 15x15cm 0.88 2.00 2.25 3.47 4.82 5.25 2.56 4.87 1.67 3.06 5.88 0.60 2.32 3.05 1.19 1.60 2.56 Dressings should cover wound with at least 2 cm overlap Dressings can remain in place for up to seven days, depending on exudate level Patients can shower with dressing in place Dressings should cover wound with at least 2 cm overlap Dressings can remain in place for up to seven days, depending on exudate level Patients can shower with dressing in place

PROTEASE MODULATING MATRIX DRESSING Sodium carboxymethylcellulose spun into a fibre As the fibres absorb exudate they form a gel sheet The fibres are absorbent and retain moderate to large amounts of exudate Gel retains its integrity on dressing removal Requires a secondary dressing Change dressings daily if wound infected All types of moderate to heavily exuding wounds Ribbon dressing to pack cavities Formation of the gel encourages autolytic debridement Dry wounds with minimal exudate Aquacel Soft sterile non woven pad with hydrocolloid fibres 5 cm x 5 cm 10 cm x 10 cm 15 cm x 15 cm 1.07 2.54 4.78 Dressings can remain in place for up to seven days depending on exudate level Aquacel Ribbon Soft sterile non woven ribbon with hydrocolloid fibres Sorbion Sachet S Absorbant cellulose in cellulose matrix 2 cm x 45 cm 2.59 Loosely pack into cavity, leaving a tail for ease of removal Daily or alternate daily dressing depending on exudate level 7.5 x7.5 cm 10 x 10cm 20 x 10 cm 20 x 20 cm 30 x 20 cm 1.75 2.22 3.68 6.90 9.92 For use on heavily exuding wounds, Apply next to wound bed Can be used under compression

ALGINATE DRESSINGS Dressing consists of sodium and calcium salts In contact with blood or exudate a hydrophilic gel is formed Helps haemostasis in bleeding wounds Formation of the gel encourages autolytic debridement Manufactured from different seaweed varieties Available in flat pad or rope Requires a secondary dressing Change dressings daily if wound infected All types of moderate to heavily exuding wounds Dry wounds with minimal exudate Rope dressing to pack cavities Bleeding wounds Kaltostat Calcium alginate fibre non woven pads 5 cm x 5 cm 7.5 cm x 12 cm 10 cm x 20 cm 0.87 1.91 3.77 Dressing change depending on exudate level Sorbsan Flat 5 x5cm 10 x10cm 10 x20cm 0.78 1.64 3.08 rrigate wounds to remove dressing without discomfort Kaltostat Wound Packing Rope 2 gms 3.54 Sorbsan (with probe) Packing Ribbon Sorbsan Plus Dressing with absorbent backing 30cm x2 gms 40 cms 7.5cms x10cm 10 x 15cm 15 x 20cms 3.41 1.99 1.66 2.93 5.20 Loosely pack into cavity, leaving a tail for ease of removal Daily or alternate daily dressing depending on exudate level Irrigate wound well to ensure all dressings removed For heavy exuding wounds

FOAM DRESSINGS Absorbent dressings that maintain a moist wound environment Can absorb light to heavy exudate Low adherent and Comformable Can be used as a primary or secondary dressing Presented in various sizes and shapes to suit areas of the body Adhesive or non- adhesive dressings available All types of low to heavily exuding wounds Dry wounds with minimal exudate Dressings can remain in place for up to seven days Do not adhere with film dressing as this will restrict water vapour loss Biatain Dressing Non adhesive foam dressing Biatain Range Adhesive Tegaderm Foam Adhesive Allevyn Foam Heel (podiatry use only) Mepilex /Border (showerproof) Absorbent soft silicone dressing Mepilex lite/border lite (showerproof) Thin self adherent soft silicone absorbent dressing 5cm/8cm circle 10x10cm 15x15cm 10x20 cm 20 x20cms 6cm diameter 12x12cm 18x18cm Sacral 23 x 23cm 10 x11cms 14 x14cms (heel) Mepilex 10 x 11 10 x 20 Mepilex lite 6 x 8.5 10 x10 15 x 15 1.10/ 1.56 2.20 4.05 3.63 6.01 1.62 2.38 4.77 4.08 2.28 3.37 Soft adherent layer enabling easier application Helps to ease pain on removal Adhesive border made of hydrocolloid based material Adhesive foam for moderate to highly exuding wounds 10.5 x13.5 4.68 Podiatry specialist use only Mepilex border 7 x 7.5 10 x 12.5 10 x 30 Border-lite 4 x 5 10 x 10 15 x 15 Mepilex 2.53 4.18 Mepilex Lite 1.69 2.02 3.92 Mepilex border 1.31 2.59 3.47 Border-Lite 0.88 2.42 3.95 To be considered only if use of the above dressings not appropriate. Consider the lite version if exudate low to moderate Only use for wounds with compromised or fragile surrounding skin or in pain at dressing change

VACUTEX CAPILLARY DRESSING Three layered polyester filaments and polycotton fibres Creates a pulling action of interstitial fluid from the wound bed Encourages autolytic debridement Highly exuding wounds Colonised wounds Fistulas or sinuses Arterial bleeds Vascular fungating wounds Heavily bleeding wounds Vacutex 5 x 5 cm 10 x 10 cm 10 x 15 cm 10 x 20 cm 15 x 20 cm 0.94 1.66 2.23 2.68 3.14 Line wound with NA Ultra /atrauman prior to application Cut dressing to size of wound bed Create layers of dressing to fill cavity Seal with a film or occlusive dressing

ANTIMICROBIAL DRESSINGS- Iodine Based The use of topical antibiotics is not justified for the routine treatment of colonised or infected wounds An alternative to reduce wound bioburden are the antimicrobial range of iodine dressings Iodine dressings are potent antimicrobials with broad spectrum and little resistance The application of these antimicrobials in a slow release delivery system provides a continuous antimicrobial effect Iodine is available as povidone iodine dressings, solutions, powders and sprays, or Cadexomer polysaccharide starch History of thyroid disease Chronic exuding wounds Infected or heavily colonised wounds Malodorous wounds Known sensitivity Pregnant/ breast feeding Care with very large wounds Caution with renal impairment Patients receiving lithium No more than 150g of iodoflex /iodosorb per week Max duration up to three months in any single course of treatment Inadine 5 cm x 5 cm 0.32 Wound contact layer for infected 9.5 cm x 9.5cm 0.47 abrasions and superficial burns Knitted viscose dressing impregnated with providone- iodine ointment 10% Iodoflex Cadexomer iodine 0.9% in a paste form Iodosorb Ointment Cadexomer iodine 0.9% in ointment 5 gms 10gms 3.76 7.51 10gms 4.15 Renew when saturated Daily if wound very wet Resembles mashed potato when needing renewal Apply to work surface to depth of approx 3 mm Resembles mashed potato when needing renewal

ANTIMICROBIAL DRESSINGS- Silver Based The use of topical antibiotics is not justified for the routine treatment of colonised or infected wounds An alternative to reduce wound bioburden are the antimicrobial range of silver dressings Silver acts as a heavy metal by impairing the bacterial electron transport and some DNA functions Silver sulphadiazine is a safe, broad spectrum agent for topical use Effective against common pathogenic organisms Chronic exuding wounds Infected or heavily colonised wounds Malodorous wounds Urgotul SSD Do Not Use with patient undergoing radiotherapy Care for patients with renal, hepatic insufficiency Care in pregnancy, lactation, children and neonates Prolonged use or use over a large surface area will warrant review of systemic response to silver Appropriate use of silver dressings to be reviewed after maximum duration of one month Known sensitivity to silver Atrauman Ag 5 x 5cm 0.47 10 x 10 cm 1.14 10 x 20 cm 2.23 11 x11 cm 16 x21 cm 2.95 8.35 Useful as a non adherent silver application Cover with secondary dressing Atrauman Ag, cheapest option, aimed at first line dressing for infected or heavily colonised superficial areas Aquacel Ag Protease Modulating Matrix containing 1.2% ionic silver Biatain Ag Foam Non Adhesive Range Silver Foam dressing 5 x5 cm 10 x 10 cm 15 x15 cm 2g ribbon 5 cm round 10x 10 cm 15 x 15 cm 1.81 4.32 8.13 4.34 3.13 7.47 15.00 Not suitable for dry wounds or those covered with hard black necrosis For deeper cavities or sinuses ribbon packing is generally preferred For Used in wounds with moderate to high exudates levels May cause transient discolouration of

wound bed ANTIMICROBIAL DRESSINGS- Honey The use of topical antibiotics is not justified for the routine treatment of colonised or infected wounds An alternative to reduce wound bioburden are the antimicrobial range of honey dressings Honey products from Leptospermum sp. use their antibacterial action to protect wounds from infection Honey will help to debride wounds and reduce odour Chronic exuding wounds Infected or heavily colonised wounds Malodorous wounds /Cautions Do Not Use with patients who have had an allergic reaction to honey Some patients may experience pain from honey dressing, which will subside with time Activon honey tube Medical grade Manuka honey 25gms 1.99 Apply to wound on simple dressing, with secondary padding depending on exudate level Medi honey Manuka Honey Gel sheet 5 x5cms 10 x10cms 1.75 4.20 For use on mild to moderate exuding infected wounds. May need to protect the surrounding wound edges with a barrier preparation Dressings can be cut to fit wound size, they can also be layered if necessary

SUB-COMPRESSION WADDING BANDAGE Soft Absorbent bandage To protect vulnerable areas such as tissues and tendons Essential to apply prior to compression bandaging To provide padding to shape the leg prior to bandage application Absorbs exudate from highly exuding wounds Some patients may have sensitivity to the bandage and will need a cotton liner prior to application Lantor (hospital use) K-Soft 5 cm All x 3.5metres 10 cm 15 cm (Hospital only) 0.42 (Community only) Acts as the First layer in the 4 layer bandage system Useful under crepe bandage to protect frail limbs Eg the elderly

TYPE 1: LIGHTWEIGHT CONFORMING STRETCH BANDAGES These bandages have a simple dressing retention function High degree of elasticity but with little power To retain a dressing close to the wound Does not inhibit movement Does not restrict blood flow K- Band Knitted polyamide and cellulose contour bandage 5 cm 7 cm All x 4 metres 10 cm 15 cm 0.10 0.15 0.26 0.46 10 cm size should be minimal size used for the lower limb For fragile skin consider wool padding layer first Easy Fix Polyamide and cellulose contour bandage 5 cms 0.33 To use for bandaging toes in conjunction with lymphoedema bandaging

TYPE 2: LIGHT SUPPORT BANDAGES Used to prevent oedema Gives support to mild sprains and strains Limited extensibility Used as a crepe bandage

For support without exerting undue pressure To prevent formation of oedema K- Lite Knitted elastomer and Viscose bandage 5 cm 7 cm All x 4.5metres 10 cm 15 cm 0.51 0.71 0.93 1.34 Acts as the second layer in the 4 layer bandage system

TYPE 3: COMPRESSION BANDAGES Provides high compression used in the management of venous insufficiency and ulcerations Inappropriate application can lead to hazardous levels of pressure Full assessment of the patient including doppler studies essential prior to the application of the bandages Different classes of type 3 bandages (3a, 3b, 3c, )are designed to provide differing levels of pressure to the limb ALL COMPRESSION BANDAGES SHOULD HAVE WADDING LAYER APPLIED FIRST (See sub-compression wadding advice page)and CAREFUL OBSERVATION OF EXTREMITIES AFTER APPLICATION OF BANDAGES Gross oedema Arterial insufficiency Venous ulceration Inadequate training of bandaging technique Post -thrombotic venous insufficiency Caution with diabetic patients

3a Light compression bandage (14-17 mmhg at ankle) K- Plus 10 cm x 8.7 cm stretched 15 cm 2.08 (Hospital only) Always apply toe to knee 50 % overlap Used as 3rd layer of 4 layer bandage system, but applied in a figure of eight 3b Moderate compression bandage (18-24 mmhg at ankle) Coban cohesive bandage (Hospital) Ko-Flex Cohesive Bandage (community) 10 cm x 6m stretched 2.74 2.76 Adheres to themselves but not the skin Fourth layer of 4 layer bandage system Used for sports injuries Do not apply with excessive tension Apply in spiral with 50 % overlap Activa 40mmhg hosiery kit S, M, L, XL, XXL 20.79 Choose size based on individual patient measurements SURGICAL TAPES Adhesive tapes are useful to retain dressings Permeable and non- woven To secure non adhesive dressings Can cause irritation and allergic reactions Are occlusive and may cause maceration Creates a tourniquet if applied under tension

Scanpor Surgical synthetic adhesive tape 1.25 cm 2.5 cm All x 5metres 5 cm 0.40 0.65 1.12 Mefix Permeable apertured non- woven surgical synthetic adhesive tape 2.5 cm 5 cm All x 5metres 10 cm 15 cm 20 cm 30 cm 0.95 1.68 2.69 3.66 4.69 6.72 Used when a wider tape coverage is required SHORT STRETCH BANDAGES Oedema in limbs Venous Leg Ulceration Lymphoedema management Inappropriate application can lead to uneven application, or hazardous levels of pressure

Comprilan 6 cm 8 cm 10 cm 12 cm 2.52 2.96 3.18 3.87 To be applied over a wool padding layer Can be applied using various techniques eg putter, or in a spiral toe to knee at full stretch Actico Cohesive short Stretch 10cm 12 cm (Various other sizes available for use by Lymphodema specialist) 3.07 3.91 To be applied over a wool padding layer Can be applied using various techniques eg putter, or in a spiral toe to knee at full stretch

TUBULAR BANDAGES Available in different forms Some are elasticated, whilst others are gauze and stockinette Sizes vary to suit body area To support muscle sprains, strains and joints To provide a skin coverage after dressings or creams applied To retain dressings in awkward parts of the body eg digits or trunks Caution with elasticated versions with arterial incompetence Always apply elasticated versions from toe to knee on the lower limb Cotton stockinette Sizes vary for different Ideal for retention of dressings on body areas, digits Hospital Only digits Comfi gauz limbs 20 m lengths Elastic tubular bandage Comfi grip Sizes B-G depending on body area Vary from 1.10-1.47 per 1m length To provide support to sprains and strains Ensure arterial sufficiency before application Tubular viscose stockinette Comfi fast Colour coded red beige depending on body area Vary from 0.56-1.20 Per 1m length Useful in the wet wrapping treatment of atopic eczema

Larval Therapy Sterile larvae from the greenbottle Lucilia Sericata Secrete proteolytic enzymes which soften necrotic tissue enabling the larvae to ingest the dead tissue Reduce the bacterial load in the wound Available in a tea-bag for superficial areas, although not as effective as the free range applications All soft necrotic /sloughy wounds Osteomyelitis Abscesses Necrotising fasciitis Hard Dry necrotic tissue Fistula or wounds connecting to vital organs Wounds with exposed blood vessels LarvE Contact TVN s to order Made to fit wound size Minimum cost 177 per single pot Enclosed bags min. 250 On FP10 for community use Always remove hydrogels prior to application Protect surrounding skin from enzymes Use a foot bag for toes/ foot wounds Therapy less effective if patient is receiving Metronidazole

Topical Negative Pressure (TNP)Therapy Application of localised negative pressure to the wound to encourage granulation Removal of interstitial fluid allows tissue decompression and enhanced blood flow Removes infectious materials Creates a negative environment and blood pulled into area along with beneficial white blood cells and growth factors. Acute and traumatic wounds Arterial insufficiency ulcers Flaps Dehisced incisions Meshed grafts Fistulas to organs or body cavities Necrotic tissue Untreated osteomyelitus Malignancy in the wound Exposed arteries or veins N.B. Care with bleeding and anticoagulated patients Refer to TVN s and TNP Policy to order Hire and dressing unit depending on machine and dressing size Minimum hire cost 20 per day Dressings range from 16-29 per dressing

CAVILON BARRIER FILM No Sting transparent protective barrier film Forms a waterproof barrier Non alcohol base Non petroleum based so ensures incontinence aids do not clog Skin exposed to bodily wastes, fluids, adhesive dressings and tapes Superficial skin break, stoma and peg sites Incontinence dermatitis Cavilon No sting Barrier film Foam applicator 1&3 mls Spray bottle 28ml 4.98 7.99 6.67 Treats skin breakdown Clean skin prior to application Apply uniform coating Reapply 48-72 hrs or more often if needed No need to remove film in between use

METRONIDAZOLE GEL- Odour Absorbing Products Contains antibiotic metronidazole Effective against anaerobic bacteria Malodorous fungating tumours Those with a hypersensitivity to metronidazole Malodorous wounds Pregnant or lactating mothers Overuse will induce resistance Anabact 0.75% 15g 4.47 Apply one or twice daily to the wound Consider oral metronidazole if odour is not controlled

PARAFFIN TULLE DRESSING Yellow or soft white paraffin impregnated into open weave cotton Requires a secondary dressing Clean superficial wounds Not recommended as first line treatment only under specialist area prescription eg burns and plastic referral Change daily to prevent drying out and wound adhesion Granulation tissue can be incorporated into open weave and removed with dressing Heavily exuding wounds Jelonet 10 x 10cm 0.37 Use several layers to prevent dressing drying out and adhering to wound bed

Sterile Dressing Packs Poly-field Soft Vinyl Patient Pack Sterile Pack containing: 1 Pair Powder Free sterile soft vinyl gloves 1 Polythene Sheet 7 Non Woven Swabs 1 Towel 1 White Polythene Disposable Bag 1 Apron Available in Small, Medium and Large 50x45cm 10x10cm 43x38cm 0.52 Please specify on Prescription what size is required (size is in reference to glove size).

MEDICATED BANDAGES Open wove cloth impregnated with zinc oxide paste To manage leg ulcers under compression For chronic skin condition Do not use on individuals with known sensitivity. If used under compression a full Doppler ABPI is needed Steripaste Viscopaste PB7 7.5cm x 6m 3.24 3.35 Beginning at the base of the toes, the bandage should be loosely wrapped around the foot and the heel and then, whilst wrapping from the ankle, with every turn, the bandage should be folded back on itself in a pleat, at the front of the leg. This should be repeated up the leg until just below the knee. Can be left on up to a week. Ichthopaste (zinc paste and ichthammol bandage) 7.5cm x 6m 3.38 As above.

ACTIVATED CHARCOAL DRESSING Sterile, non adhesive dressing with an absorbent wound contact layer, an active charcoal central pad, water resistant top layer. Effective against malodorous. To manage of malodorous acute and chronic wounds. Can be used on exuding wounds. Do not use on individuals with know sensitivity. Carboflex Activated charcoal absorbent dressing. 10 x 10 cm 8 x 15 cm 15 x 20 cm 2.95 3.55 6.72 Place fibrous (non-shiny) surface on wound. Secure in place over the wound with tape or other appropriate material. Change dressing when needed or if there is strike through. Do not cut Clinisorb Odour controlling dressing 10 x10cms 1.75 Not to be used as stand alone dressing but in conjunction with other dressings to help reduce odour