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Ready for the Challenge
Innovative solutions supporting in wound infection prevention and management
Holistic approach in wound infection prevention and management
Wound infection can cause pain and psychological stress, and often results in delayed healing. Diagnosing and managing such infection presents many challenges to the practitioner
Management and prevention
'A holistic approach to individuals with, or at risk of, active wound infection remains essential to best practice in prevention, identification and management of wound infection. This is of particular importance in the context of increasing antibiotic resistance.', as stated by International Wound Infection Institute.
Effective management of a wound infection consists of:
- Optimising the host response and treating the underlying pathology
- Reduce wound microbial load
- Promote environmental and general measures such as clean work environment and education
In Mölnlycke, we aim to support this holistic approach to promote best patient outcomes. Learn more about how our solutions can support you in wound infection management on this page.
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Cleansing with Granudacyn
To manage or prevent infection, wounds are recommended to be cleansed thoroughly at each wound dressing change. It is key to cleanse appropriately instead of anointing wounds
Granudacyn® is an irrigation solution and hydrogel for cleansing and moisturising acute, chronic and contaminated wounds, as well as for first and second degree burns. Hypochlorous acid (HOCl) ensures safe preservation and makes Granudacyn a reliable wound irrigation solution.
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Why use Mölnlycke antimicrobial dressings for wound care?
Proven to protect against infection and reduce bioburden
We know that when it comes to challenging wounds, you can’t leave anything to chance. That’s why our silver dressings are always supported by high-quality evidence.
Less pain and trauma – not only at dressing changes
Only Mölnlycke® dressings combine the power of silver with Safetac® , a technology proven to minimise pain to patients and trauma to wounds
Cost-effective treatment
Shorter healing times, shorter hospital stays, fewer dressing changes, a reduced need for analgesia during dressing changes and reduced bioburden
The antimicrobial advantage
Antibiotic resistance is a global problem. That’s why many clinicians today advocate for antimicrobial stewardship
Evidence shows that antiseptics such as antimicrobial dressings are both potent and rapidly effective
The evidence base for silver in wound management is significantly better than commonly perceived. If used selectively, silver not only has antimicrobial effects but is also characterised by an improvement in quality of life and good cost effectiveness
When to use our silver dressings
We believe that the major roles for our antimicrobial dressings are to:
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1. Act as an antimicrobial barrier for acute or chronic wounds at high risk of infection or re-infection. This may include burns, surgical wounds or wounds in patients who are immunocompromised or have poor circulation
2. To reduce bioburden in chronic or acute wounds that are infected or are being prevented from healing by microorganisms
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Education
Related Mölnlycke Advantage webinars
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Talk to us about Antimicrobial products and how they can make a difference to your patients, team and budget
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