How do you use Purilon gel?
Gently press the base of the pack to dispense a thin layer of gel onto the affected area of skin. Leave the gel to soak into the skin. Any residual gel should be removed with saline prior to radiotherapy. Apply twice a day or as instructed by the radiographers.
What does Purilon gel do?
Purilon® gel hydrates necrotic tissue and absorbs excess exudate, slough and debris from the wound. Purilon® gel consists of purified water, sodium carboxymethylcellulose, and calcium alginate. Purilon® is a very gentle product since the gel consists of natural ingredients without any additives.
What is Comfeel used for?
The dressings are indicated for chronic wounds such as leg ulcers and pressure ulcers: and acute wounds such as superficial burns, superficial partial-thickness burns, donor sites, postoperative wounds and skin abrasions.
Can you heal from necrosis?
Necrotic tissue can delay wound healing, and it is often necessary for the devitalized tissue to be removed before any progress towards healing can be made. For this reason, it is often necessary to remove necrotic tissue surgically, a process known as debridement.
How long does hydrogel last?
Shelf life for unopened HydroGel® is 24 months. Once opened (provided the gel has not been contaminated) ClearH2O products can be stored either at room temperature or at 4°C in a sealed bag/container to prevent the product from drying out for approximately 2 weeks.
How does hydrogel heal?
The hydrogel provides moisture which enables painless debridement of necrotic and infected tissue, promotes granulation and encourages complete healing. Since they have a high water content, they are not completely absorbent, which makes them appropriate for wounds with light to moderate exudation.
Is Comfeel waterproof?
The dressing is permeable to water vapour but impermeable to exudate and micro-organisms. In the presence of exudate, the absorbent components absorb liquid and swell to form a cohesive gel. The dressing is waterproof and the patient may bathe or shower with it in place.
How quickly does necrosis occur after filler?
The symptoms of ischemia can occur immediately after the injection or several hours after the procedure. Here, the authors report three cases of necrosis after hyaluronic acid injection with the first symptoms presenting only several hours after the procedure.
How is Coloplast purilon gel used in wound care?
Coloplast Purilon Gel. Purilon Gel is used for wounds that need effective autolytic debridement of necrotic tissue thus removing this barrier to healing. Purilon Gel hydrates necrotic tissue and absorbs excess exudate, slough and debris from the wound. This ability to both hydrate and absorb is unique.
What kind of ingredients are in purilon gel?
Product composition. Purilon gel consists of purified water, sodium carboxymethylcellulose, and calcium alginate. Purilon is a very gentle product since the gel consists of natural ingredients without any additives.
When to use purilon gel for foot ulcers?
Purilon gel can be used for necrotic and sloughy wounds such as leg ulcers, pressure ulcers, non-infected diabetic foot ulcers, and for 1st and 2nd degree burns. The gel may be used throughout the healing process to provide a moist healing environment. Purilon gel should be used in conjunction with a secondary dressing.