When should you not use Prontosan?

When should you not use Prontosan?

7. Contraindications: Prontosan® should not be used: a) if the patient is known to be allergic or if it is suspected that the patient may be allergic to one of the ingredients of the product. b) on the CNS or the meninges.

What is Prontosan made of?

Prontosan Wound Gel contains: Glycerol, Hydroxyethylcellulose, 0.1% Undecylenamidopropyl Betaine, 0.1% Polyaminopropyl Biguanide (Polyhexanide [PHMB]), Purified Water. PHMB at a concentration of 0.1% w/w is added to the product as a preservative to inhibit growth of microorganisms within the product.

How do you use Prontosan wound gel?

Prontosan Wound Gel may be directly applied to the wound, filled into wound cavities or dressings can be moistened with the gel prior to application. The intention is to coat the wound copiously with the gel, although this may require review if the wound or surrounding skin becomes overly wet or macerated.

What is the pH of Prontosan?

Prontosan solution and saline. Both groups also had standard wound care of polyurethane foam and compression bandaging. Baseline pH on the wound surface (median range) in both groups was 8.9 (range 0.6). After 4 weeks of treatment, wound surface pH was 7.0 (range 0.3) in the Prontosan group.

Can Prontosan be used on bone?

Check the Prontosan® IFU to see that mucosa, bones, tendons and urinary system are not CONTRAINDICATIONS for Prontosan®. While it is true that it can’t be used on hyaline cartilage in aseptic joint surgeries, it can still be used in joint surgery when applied AFTER FASCIAL CLOSURE and for septic cases.

What is Prontosan for?

Prontosan® Wound Irrigation Solutions can be used treat and help prevent infections in acute and chronic wounds including: Traumatic wounds. Post-operative wounds. Chronic skin ulcers (e.g. venous, diabetic or pressure ulcers)

How do you use Prontosan wound solution?

apply the compress to wound and leave for 10 – 15 minutes. Gently remove compress from wound and gently, but firmly, wipe the wound bed with gauze to remove loosened debris. Flush wound again with the Prontosan solution; do not rinse. Cleanse the peri-wound skin with the solution; pat to dry.

What is wound biofilm?

Abstract. A biofilm can be described as a microbial colony encased in a polysaccharide matrix which can become attached to a wound surface. This can affect the healing potential of chronic wounds due to the production of destructive enzymes and toxins which can promote a chronic inflammatory state within the wound.

How do you use Prontosan?

What is in Prontosan solution?

Prontosan® Wound Irrigation Solution contains polyhexanide (PHMB) and a surfactant, betaine, for cleansing wounds. Also may be used for moistening and lubricating wound dressings.