Physiotulle®
Physiotulle®
Physiotulle® is a wound contact layer for faster healing and atraumatic dressing changes.
Physiotulle®
Physiotulle®
Product description
Easy to handle and easy to use
Physiotulle® does not stick to gloves and scissors when applied. Its thin and flexible structure makes it an ideal contact layer for a broad range of exuding wounds.
Comfort and protection
The hydrocolloid and petrolatum components ensure that the dressing does not dry out or stick to the wound bed resulting in atraumatic removal.
Supports faster healing (1)
When in contact with wound exudate, the dressing absorbs the exudate and ensures a moist wound healing environment (1,2).
Mode of action
When in contact with wound exudate, the petrolatum and hydrocolloid, carboxymethylcellulose (CMC), particles swell to form a cohesive gel which helps maintain a moist healing environment supporting faster healing (1,2).
Composition
Physiotulle consists of a knitted polyester net impregnated with CMC particles suspended in petrolatum.
Usage
Physiotulle® is indicated for low to highly exuding chronic and acute wounds: superficial burns, donor sites, post operative wounds, skin abrasions, pressure ulcers and leg ulcers. Can be used with a broad range of absorbent secondary dressings and also under compression therapy.
REFERENCES
1. Humbert et al. Acute and superficial chronic wound management in outpatient care. Impact Medicine 2003:35:10-13.
2. Dealey C. The care of wounds – A guide for nurses. 2nd edition, Blackwell Science, 1999.
Easy to handle and easy to use
Physiotulle® Ag does not stick to gloves and scissors when applied. Its thin and flexible structure makes it an ideal contact layer for a broad range of exuding wounds.
Comfort and protection
Physiotulle® Ag does not dry out or stick to the wound bed resulting in an atraumatic removal. Physiotulle® Ag can be used in combination with a broad range of absorbent secondary dressings.
Sustained and controlled silver release
When in contact with wound exudate, the dressing absorbs the fluid and silver is released into the wound bed. Silver release is sustained throughout entire wear time (up to 3 days).
Supports faster wound healing
The open weave structure of Physiotulle® Ag allows absorption of wound exudate into a secondary absorbent dressing and the dressing has been shown to reduce ulcer area of infected wounds by 55% in 4 weeks (3,5).
Mode of action
On wound contact, the hydrocolloid particles absorb the exudate and silver is released into the wound bed.
Composition
Physiotulle® Ag consists of a knitted polyester net impregnated with carboxymethylcellulose (CMC) particles suspended in petrolatum. It contains silver sulphadiazine which has a broad spectrum of antibacterial effect against both gram positive and negative bacteria including MRSA (4,5).
Usage
Physiotulle® Ag is indicated for low to highly exuding chronic and acute wounds. Physiotulle® Ag can be used to progress wounds with delayed healing due to critical colonization or where risk of infection. Is safe for use with MRI (2).
REFERENCES
1. Humbert et al. Acute and superficial chronic wound management in outpatient care. Impact Medecine 2003:35:10-13.
2. Hanson LG et al. Magnetic resonance imaging safety and compatibility for three silver containing wound dressings. EWMA & ETRS 2005.
3. Jorgensen et al. Effect of a new silver dressing on chronic venous leg ulcers with signs of critical colonisation. Journal of Wound Care 2006: 15(3):97-100.
4. Fox. Archives of Surgery 1968: 96:184-88.
5. Hamilton-Miller et al. Chemotherapy 1993:39(6):405-9.
Product description
Easy to handle and easy to use
Physiotulle® does not stick to gloves and scissors when applied. Its thin and flexible structure makes it an ideal contact layer for a broad range of exuding wounds.
Comfort and protection
The hydrocolloid and petrolatum components ensure that the dressing does not dry out or stick to the wound bed resulting in atraumatic removal.
Supports faster healing (1)
When in contact with wound exudate, the dressing absorbs the exudate and ensures a moist wound healing environment (1,2).
Mode of action
When in contact with wound exudate, the petrolatum and hydrocolloid, carboxymethylcellulose (CMC), particles swell to form a cohesive gel which helps maintain a moist healing environment supporting faster healing (1,2).
Composition
Physiotulle consists of a knitted polyester net impregnated with CMC particles suspended in petrolatum.
Usage
Physiotulle® is indicated for low to highly exuding chronic and acute wounds: superficial burns, donor sites, post operative wounds, skin abrasions, pressure ulcers and leg ulcers. Can be used with a broad range of absorbent secondary dressings and also under compression therapy.
REFERENCES
1. Humbert et al. Acute and superficial chronic wound management in outpatient care. Impact Medicine 2003:35:10-13.
2. Dealey C. The care of wounds – A guide for nurses. 2nd edition, Blackwell Science, 1999.
Easy to handle and easy to use
Physiotulle® Ag does not stick to gloves and scissors when applied. Its thin and flexible structure makes it an ideal contact layer for a broad range of exuding wounds.
Comfort and protection
Physiotulle® Ag does not dry out or stick to the wound bed resulting in an atraumatic removal. Physiotulle® Ag can be used in combination with a broad range of absorbent secondary dressings.
Sustained and controlled silver release
When in contact with wound exudate, the dressing absorbs the fluid and silver is released into the wound bed. Silver release is sustained throughout entire wear time (up to 3 days).
Supports faster wound healing
The open weave structure of Physiotulle® Ag allows absorption of wound exudate into a secondary absorbent dressing and the dressing has been shown to reduce ulcer area of infected wounds by 55% in 4 weeks (3,5).
Mode of action
On wound contact, the hydrocolloid particles absorb the exudate and silver is released into the wound bed.
Composition
Physiotulle® Ag consists of a knitted polyester net impregnated with carboxymethylcellulose (CMC) particles suspended in petrolatum. It contains silver sulphadiazine which has a broad spectrum of antibacterial effect against both gram positive and negative bacteria including MRSA (4,5).
Usage
Physiotulle® Ag is indicated for low to highly exuding chronic and acute wounds. Physiotulle® Ag can be used to progress wounds with delayed healing due to critical colonization or where risk of infection. Is safe for use with MRI (2).
REFERENCES
1. Humbert et al. Acute and superficial chronic wound management in outpatient care. Impact Medecine 2003:35:10-13.
2. Hanson LG et al. Magnetic resonance imaging safety and compatibility for three silver containing wound dressings. EWMA & ETRS 2005.
3. Jorgensen et al. Effect of a new silver dressing on chronic venous leg ulcers with signs of critical colonisation. Journal of Wound Care 2006: 15(3):97-100.
4. Fox. Archives of Surgery 1968: 96:184-88.
5. Hamilton-Miller et al. Chemotherapy 1993:39(6):405-9.