What is Suprathel made from?

The Suprathel Wound and Burn Dressing is frabricated from a tri-polymer of polylactide, trimethylene carbonate, and s-caprolactone.

What is Suprathel?

SUPRATHEL® – Is an alloplastic, absorbable skin substitute used for the treatment of dermal wounds and burns. This innovative product has been designed to effectively manage a range of burn injuries including superficial, partial thickness, deep partial thickness injuries and skin graft donor sites.

What is a copolymer dressing?

Made of polyurethane or copolymer, this type of dressing has a porous adhesive layer that lets oxygen pass through to the wound and moisture vapor escape from the wound. Indications: Partial-thickness wounds, Stage I and II pressure ulcers, superficial burns, and donor sites.

What is biobrane used for?

Biobrane® is a flexible biosynthetic wound dressing constructed of silicone bonded to woven nylon containing peptides derived from type I porcine collagen. The use of Biobrane ® has been shown to significantly reduce hospital stay, wound healing time, and pain in comparison to other dressings.

Is Suprathel a skin substitute?

Conclusion: Suprathel represents a solid, reliable epidermal skin substitute with impact on wound healing, patient comfort and ease of care. The material effectiveness contributes to the reduction of overall treatment costs.

When do you use Adaptic dressing?

ADAPTIC™ Dressing is indicated for dry to highly exuding wounds where adherence of dressing and exudate is to be prevented including:

1. 1st & 2nd degree burns.
2. Abrasions.
3. Grafts.
4. Venous ulcers.
5. Pressure injuries.
6. Nail extractions.
7. Eczema.
8. Staples.

Which type of dressing is useful for small wounds?

Cloth. Cloth dressings are the most commonly used dressings, often used to protect open wounds or areas of broken skin. They are suitable for minor injuries such as grazes, cuts or areas of delicate skin.

Why should we use dressing on wounds?

Wound dressings should provide the most optimum conditions for wound healing while protecting the wound from infection with microorganisms and further trauma. It is important that the dressings be removed atraumatically, to avoid further damage to the wound surface during dressing changes.

Is Eschar necrotic tissue?

Eschar is a type of necrotic tissue that is dryer than slough, adheres to the wound bed, and has a spongy or leather-like appearance.

When do you use biobrane?

Observe the covered wound daily for bubbles and purulence and treat as referenced above. Biobrane should be removed from areas of the wound with signs of infection….Biobrane^ Instructions for Use

1. 24 hours post application. Do not remove the outer dressing.
2. 24 to 36 hours post application.
3. 48 to 72 hours post application.

What does Xeroform petrolatum dressing do?

Xeroform – Sterile, fine mesh gauze impregnated with a blend of 3% Bismuth Tribromophenate (Xeroform) and USP petrolatum. It’s non-adherent to wound sites and helps maintain a moist wound environment. The 3% Bismuth Tribromophenate (Xeroform), provides deodorizing action. It can be used as a primary dressing.

When do you use Inadine on a wound?

INADINE™ Dressing is indicated to manage ulcerative wounds and may also be used for the prevention of infection in:

1. Minor burns.
2. Minor traumatic skin loss injuries.
3. Clinical studies suggest that INADINE™ Dressing may also be an appropriate dressing choice in the management of chronic wounds, including:

How is suprathel used for wound and burn treatment?

SUPRATHEL® is a synthetic one-time application wound and burn dressing for the management of epidermal and dermal wounds. The application of SUPRATHEL® reduces the burden for patients, physicians and payors and leads to excellent healing results especially when used on scalds and burns, abrasions, as well as split skin graft donor sites.

How is suprathel similar to the human skin?

SUPRATHEL was developed with the functionality of the human skin in mind and thus shares similar properties such as elasticity, permeability to water vapor and impermeability to bacteria. This is the basis for the healing success with SUPRATHEL®. To learn more about the Suprathel wound and burn dressing.

What was the objective of the suprathel study?

Objective: A prospective, randomized, bicentric, nonblinded, clinical study was conducted to evaluate the impact on wound healing of Suprathel in partial-thickness burn injuries. Suprathel represents an absorbable, synthetic wound dressing with properties of natural epithelium.

Which is better for wound care omiderm or suprathel?

In contrast to Omiderm, Suprathel shows better attachment and adherence to wounds. During the course of healing, it detaches smoothly, without damaging the reepithelized wound surface. Moreover, it reduces the frequency of dressing changes required. Ease of care of Suprathel has been rated outstanding by patients and healthcare professionals.