How often should Prisma dressing be changed?

Based on instructions of use, the dressing should be changed every 72 hours or more frequently if the exudate level is high. If the gel has not biodegraded the dressing should be left in place until the next dressing change, minimising disturbance to the wound.

How long can you use Promogran Prisma?

PROMOGRAN PRISMA™ Matrix must be covered with either gauze, a non-adhering or a hydropolymer dressing in order to maintain a moist wound healing environment. After initial application, re-treat the wound with PROMOGRAN PRISMA™ Matrix up to every 72 hours depending upon the amount of exudate.

How is Prisma used for wound care?

Promogran Prisma is a topical wound treatment containing collagen, oxidised- regenerated cellulose (ORC) and 1% silver-ORC. It is a protease-modulating matrix that has the potential to alter the wound environment by reducing the protease activity in the wound and thus stimulate healing.

What is Promogran dressing used for?

Promogran is indicated for the management of all types of chronic wounds that are free of necrotic tissue and visible signs of infection. These include leg ulcers, both venous and arterial in origin, pressure sores and ulcers that occur on the feet of patients with diabetes.

When do you use Prisma?

PROMOGRAN PRISMA® Matrix may be used when visible signs of infection are present in the wound area only when proper medical treatment addresses the underlying cause. 3. Hydrate with saline for wounds with low or no exudate.

Do you moisten Prisma?

Cut Prisma to completely cover the wound bed. If the wound is moist, apply dry piece of Prisma directly on the wound. If the wound is dry, apply Prisma on the wound and then moisten it lightly with normal saline.

When do you use Promogran and Prisma?

PROMOGRAN PRISMA® Matrix may be used when visible signs of infection are present in the wound area only when proper medical treatment addresses the underlying cause.

How do you speed up wound healing?

How to Speed Up Wound Healing

1. Get Some Rest. Getting a lot of sleep can help wounds heal quicker.
2. Eat Your Veggies.
3. Don’t Stop the Exercise.
4. Quit Smoking.
5. Keep it Clean.
6. HBOT Therapy Helps.
7. Hyperbaric Wound Care in a State-of-the-Art Facility.

How do I use Promogran dressing?

Apply directly to wound, covering the entire wound bed. PROMOGRAN PRISMA® Matrix forms a gel on contact with exudate or through saline hydration. 2. Cover PROMOGRAN PRISMA® Matrix with a secondary dressing to maintain a moist wound healing environment.

What type of dressing is Promogran?

3M™ Promogran™ Matrix Wound Dressing. This matrix is a protease modulating matrix composed of collagen and oxidized regenerated cellulose (ORC). The dressings were developed to maintain a moist microenvironment that is conducive to granulation tissue formation, epithelialization, and rapid wound healing.

Is Prisma a collagen?

PROMOGRAN®/PROMOGRAN PRISMA® are dressings composed of collagen/ORC, a unique material developed to optimally modulate the damaging effects of elevated protease activity in stalled, non-healing wounds.

How to cut a promogran Prisma matrix dressing?

Cut the Promogran Prisma Matrix dressing to the size of the wound bed. Moisten the dressing with sterile normal saline if the wound has none or little drainage. Skip this step if the wound has sufficient drainage to moisten the dressing.

When to use promogran Prisma for wound care?

1. Prepare the wound per standard wound care protocol and debride when necessary. 2. PROMOGRAN PRISMA®Matrix may be used when visible signs of infection are present in the wound area only when proper medical treatment addresses the underlying cause. 3. Hydrate with saline for wounds with low or no exudate. Application 1.

How much collagen is in promogran Prisma matrix?

PROMOGRAN® is a sterile, freeze-dried composite of 55% collagen and 45% oxidised regenerated cellulose (ORC). PROMOGRAN PRISMA® matrix is a freeze-dried composite of 55% collagen, 44% oxidised regenerated cellulose (ORC) and 1% ORC/silver.

How are promogran dressings used to treat wounds?

PROMOGRAN®/PROMOGRAN PRISMA® are dressings composed of collagen/ORC, a unique material developed to optimally modulate the damaging effects of elevated protease activity in stalled, non-healing wounds.