What is Debrisoft used for?

What is Debrisoft used for?

Indications Debrisoft® is a rapid, highly effective, safe and easy method of debridement for acute and chronic wounds, peri-wound skin and skin conditions such as hyperkeratosis, in both adults and children.

What is debridement of skin?

Debridement is a procedure for treating a wound in the skin. It involves thoroughly cleaning the wound and removing all hyperkeratotic (thickened skin or callus), infected, and nonviable (necrotic or dead) tissue, foreign debris, and residual material from dressings.

How often do you use Debrisoft?

Frequency of use Debrisoft® is a method of debridement and thus should be used when cleansing and debriding a wound, or the skin. Some areas may only require one treatment, others may require further treatments at subsequent visits – this will be dependent on the size and type of each individual area being treated.

What is a Debrisoft?

DebriSoft ® is a pad that is used for the debridement of superficial wounds containing loose slough and debris, and for the removal of hyperkeratosis from the skin. DebriSoft ® must be fully moistened with a wound cleansing solution before use and is not appropriate for use as a wound dressing.

Does debridement hurt?

Is debridement painful? Biological, enzymatic, and autolytic debridement usually cause little pain, if any. Mechanical and sharp debridement can be painful. If you’re getting mechanical debridement, you may receive pain medication.

How often should a wound be debrided?

Debridement every 1 to 2 weeks increased the healing time to 42 days, and to 49 days for debridement every 2 weeks or more (P<0.001).

How is debrisoft used to clean a wound?

Debrisoft Pad only cleans effectively if it is moistened beforehand! Debrisoft can be combined with everything from tap water to antimicrobial wound cleaning solutions. Whichever is selected, follow local guidelines. Applying gentle pressure, clean the wound using the soft fibre side.

How do you dispose of a debrisoft pad?

Applying gentle pressure, clean the wound using the soft fibre side. If necessary, clean the skin surrounding the wound with another moistened Debrisoft Pad. Dispose of the used Debrisoft Pad. Always observe the local disposal guidelines.

How much biofilm can you remove with debrisoft pad?

Debrisoft Pad even removes up to 99.9% of biofilm *. This website contains information on products and medical practices which is targeted to a wide range of audiences and could contain product details or information otherwise not accessible or valid in your country.

What is the back layer of debrisoft made of?

Composed of 100% unbleached polyester with a back layer made from polyacrylic (free of colophony and colophony derivatives). The European Wound Management Association (EWMA) has published a document on the topic of debridement in which Debrisoft (monofilamnet fiber pad) is discussed.