What kind of dressing is Venelex?
VENELEX™ OINTMENT is a wound dressing for topical use in the management of chronic and acute wounds, and dermal ulcers including: pressure ulcers (Stage I-IV), venous stasis ulcers, diabetic ulcers, first and second degree burns, surgical wounds, traumatic wounds, superficial wounds, ulcers resulting from arterial …
Do you need a prescription for Venelex ointment?
Venelex (balsam Peru and castor oil ointment) is a prescription liquid wound barrier and skin moisturizer that covers and protects pressure wounds, such as bed sores.
What is Venelex ointment used for?
INDICATIONS. VENELEX™ OINTMENT is used to promote wound healing and the treatment of decubitus ulcers, varicose ulcers and dehiscent wounds.
What does Santyl do for a wound?
SANTYL Ointment is an FDA-approved prescription medicine that removes dead tissue from wounds so they can start to heal. Proper wound care management is important to help remove non-living tissue from your wound.
Can you put Santyl on good tissue?
Does SANTYL Ointment harm healthy tissue? NO. It only selectively removes necrotic tissue.
When should you not use Santyl?
Collagenase Santyl Ointment is contraindicated in patients who have shown local or systemic hypersensitivity to collagenase. The optimal pH range of collagenase is 6 to 8. Higher or lower pH conditions will decrease the enzyme’s activity and appropriate precautions should be taken.
What is the white stuff in a wound?
Red blood cells help create collagen, which are tough, white fibers that form the foundation for new tissue. The wound starts to fill in with new tissue, called granulation tissue. New skin begins to form over this tissue.
What is Stage 3 wound?
Depth of the Wound A stage 3 bedsores is a deep tissue injury. It is a tunneling wound that penetrates the top layers of skin and underlying tissue but not the bone or muscle. Seek immediate medical attention if your loved one has or may have a stage 3 bedsore.