What is Prontosan solution used for?
Prontosan (B Braun) is a range of topical solutions and gels used for cleansing and moistening acute and chronic wounds. Prontosan is available as: Prontosan Wound Irrigation Solution, used for wound irrigation or applied to gauze as a soak, 350ml bottle, 40ml single-use pods and 1,000ml bottle for instillation.
Can you use Prontosan on Burns?
The solution for acute, chronic and burn wounds Prontosan® Wound Irrigation Solutions can be used for preventing infections in acute and chronic wounds including: Traumatic wounds. Post-operative wounds.
How long does Prontosan take to work?
The choice of cover dressing is depended upon the amount of exudate expected. Use with each dressing change. Signs of biofilm and debris are resolved within 2 weeks. May be used for a longer period under direction.
How do you use Prontosan spray?
The Prontosan® Wound Spray supports rapid wound healing by effective cleansing and moistening of superficial wounds and burns. Thoroughly spray Prontosan® Wound Spray onto the entire wound and the wound site. With this, the risk for infection is reduced and optimal healing conditions are generated.
What is in Prontosan gel?
Prontosan® is a wound cleanser containing PHMB and betaine that is suitable for use on acute and chronic wounds. It is a safe and easy to use formulation consisting of a wound irrigation solution and gel that is applied to wounds to moisten, decontaminate and remove exudate, slough and debris.
How long can you use Prontosan gel?
Prontosan Solution and Gel is used to help prevent and remove biofilm / infection. Date the Prontosan when opened, as it can be used up to 8 weeks for single patient use.
Is there an antibiotic spray for cats?
Antimicrobial Wound Spray for Cats is an easy-to-use antiseptic that kills gram-negative and gram-positive bacteria to prevent infection and promote healing from minor cuts and abrasions. This spray is also effective against ringworm, protozoa and some viruses.
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.
Is Prontosan gel a primary dressing?
Tip 2 –Prontosan soaks/irrigation can be stopped and replaced with Gel X – Apply a 2- 3mm thick layer of Prontosan Gel X under non-antimicrobial primary dressings to disrupt biofilm/reduce colonisation. Prontosan Gel X is active for up to 7 days.
What can I put on my cats infected wound?
Antibiotics, such as ampicillin (Ampi-Tab®), amoxicillin-clavulanate (Clavamox®), cefazolin (Ancef®, Kefzol®), or cefovecin (Convenia®), will be given to treat the bacterial infection.
How do you use Prontosan gel?
- Step one: Open the Prontosan Solution.
- Step two: Irrigate or soak gauze to apply to wound. Ensure you adjust soak times depending on wound condition.
- Step three: Apply a thin (3 – 4 mm) layer of Prontosan Gel X to the wound bed. Date the Prontosan when opened, as it can be used up to 8 weeks for single patient use.