How often do you change Promogran?

How often do you change Promogran?

Based on instructions of use, the dressing should be changed every 72 hours or more frequently if the exudate level is high. If the gel has not biodegraded the dressing should be left in place until the next dressing change, minimising disturbance to the wound.

What is the difference between Promogran and Promogran Prisma?

What is PROMOGRAN®/PROMOGRAN PRISMA®? PROMOGRAN® is a sterile, freeze-dried composite of 55% collagen and 45% oxidised regenerated cellulose (ORC). PROMOGRAN PRISMA® matrix is a freeze-dried composite of 55% collagen, 44% oxidised regenerated cellulose (ORC) and 1% ORC/silver.

How long does it take Promogran Prisma to work?

Improvement was determined as a 50% reduction (or greater) in wound area by 12 weeks. Of the wounds that improved or healed in the 12-week period (63%) the response was greater in wounds of less than 6 months duration (87%).

How long can you leave Prisma on a wound?

1. It is not necessary to remove any residual PROMOGRAN PRISMA® Matrix during dressing changes as it will be naturally absorbed into the body over time. 2. After initial treatment, retreat the wound with PROMOGRAN PRISMA® Matrix up to every 72 hours depending upon the amount of exudate.

Can you pack a wound with Promogran Prisma?

2. If necessary, PROMOGRAN PRISMA™ Matrix can be cut using clean scissors, ripped or folded to fit the wound bed. 3. For a small or deep exuding wound, cut the dressing prior to application or pack dressing into the wound.

Does Prisma dissolve in the wound?

In the presence of exudate, the PROMOGRAN PRISMA™ Matrix transforms into a soft, conformable, biodegradable gel, and thus allows contact with all areas of the wound.

What does Prisma do for a wound?

Promogran Prisma is a topical wound treatment containing collagen, oxidised- regenerated cellulose (ORC) and 1% silver-ORC. It is a protease-modulating matrix that has the potential to alter the wound environment by reducing the protease activity in the wound and thus stimulate healing.

Does Prisma need to be wet?

If the wound is moist, apply dry piece of Prisma directly on the wound. If the wound is dry, apply Prisma on the wound and then moisten it lightly with normal saline. When Pri sma absorbs exudate or i s moistened, i t forms a gel. Prisma needs moisture to be effective.

Do you wet Prisma?

Cut Prisma to completely cover the wound bed. If the wound is moist, apply dry piece of Prisma directly on the wound. If the wound is dry, apply Prisma on the wound and then moisten it lightly with normal saline.

How do you speed up wound healing?

How to Speed Up Wound Healing

1. Get Some Rest. Getting a lot of sleep can help wounds heal more quickly.
2. Eat Your Veggies. Healthy food and nutritional supplements are said to boost your immune response and prompt the wound healing process.
3. Don’t Stop the Exercise.
4. Quit Smoking.

What does Prisma do for wounds?