Why is there no cure for some wounds? The most common fact remains Oedema.
Oedema prevents blood and oxygen from reaching the wound exudate.
This is essential in creating a setting that cells and enzymes can migrate and function, to establish a nutritional medium, enabling energy and leukocytes to the required area to destroy bacteria.
FACTORS THAT COULD PREVENT WOUND HEALING:
80% of leg ulcers are caused by inadequate venous drainage or damage to venous valves,
Venous diseases, such as thrombosis, that have damaged valves,
Poor blood circulation, which causes tissue death,
Loss of elasticity of arterial wall,
Lepophases are formed in arteries, such as cholesterol due to fatty diets,
Oedema of the lower limbs,
Obstructions,
Diabetes Mellitus,
Leprosy,
Multiple sclerosis,
Skin maceration or irritation,
Lymphatic disorders, relating to drainage,
Rheumatoid arthritis can develop into septic arthritis,
Minor burns that have been neglected,
Malnutrition or Dehydration,
Wounds can become immune to the previous or existing wound treatment.
What is Oedema?
Excessive accumulation of fluid, due to increase in extra-vascular water and plasma proteins.
Red blood cell leakage from the vascular system, which releases haemoglobin during disintegration.
White blood cells caught up in the tissue, due to increased hydrostatic pressure.
Oedema occurs because of venous insufficiency.
The constriction or blockage of small arteries causes arterial ulcers or sachemic ulcers.
These arteries are responsible for providing the skin with nutrients and oxygen.
We are what we eat. It is essential to follow a healthy eating plan and to take in sufficient fluids.
Bad habits such as: heavy smoking, alcohol abuse, malnutrition, and poor living conditions contribute to leg ulcers and schema that are common diseases with aged.
It is essential that oedema be lifted as soon as possible to allow blood circulation.
The advantage of using SeptiCure® Burn Dressings is that oedema is lifted thus alleviating the pressure on the nerve endings and reducing the pain and inflammation of the wound.
These unique products promote blood circulation through its adsorption capacity, creating an environment less acceptable for bacteria multiplication, as bacteria thrive in wet conditions.
Debridement through osmotic pressure moves debris and slough to the wound surface irreversibly, forming a black scab in the case of necrotic wounds and 3rd degree burns.
During the debridement stage, the wound will become deeper and larger with bad odours escaping, due to necrotic tissue disintegrated through osmotic pressure.
In the case of 2nd degree burns and minor septic wounds only slough will be lifted to the wound surface.
The black scab forming on the wound surface will indicate to the surgeon when to perform surgical desloughing.
Continue with SeptiCure® Burn Dressings until debridement is completed.
At this stage, the wound will start bleeding and granulation tissue will be visible in the form of small red "pimples".
Exudate escaping the wound after debridement will be red and watery without odours.
Dressing changes at this stage should be less frequent to prevent over-granulation, especially when treating children and animals.
The elderly granulate much slower.
The advice of a clinician should be obtained for all wound types.
Patients may experience pain, as the product is hydrophilic.
Poor blood circulation and inflammation may cause the exudate escaping the wound to create a burning sensation.
Small blisters may form around the surrounding wound areas, which can be treated with Anti-Septic Spray and Donor Aid Dressings at nighttime to allow the patient to rest.
Cavity wounds must be treated with Chemspunge® Cavity Plugs and covered with a Chemspunge® wound dressing.
After debridement less cavity plugs are necessary to allow the cavity walls to granulate.
If a wound does not heal in 100 days, a blood count or biopsy is necessary.
The patient's physical condition must be taken into account as well as factors that may cause a wound;
HIV / AIDS, Cancer, Diabetes,
Rheumatoid arthritis,
Tuberculosis.
These are common and infective disorders.
Over granulation remains a concern if the patient's history seems normal to healthy.
If pseudomona aeruginosa is tested positive, it is advisable not to apply vinegar dressings onto the wound area.
The acidity in these products does harm to new granulation cells.
Continue with SeptiCure® Burn Dressings until debridement is completed.
Animal and insect bites normally heal slowly, but by using Chemspunge®, the problems appear to be less complicated.
Proteins and vitamins promote cell proliferation.
Therefore it is recommended that Vitamin B-1, B-2, B-3, B-6 and B-12, as well as Vitamin C 500-1000 mg, be taken daily to maintain healthy collagen tissue.
Zinc 250mg should be taken daily to control bacteria multiplication.
The control and stimulation of the entire wound healing process is largely the task of macrophages - the most important cells in the healing process.
It transforms the growth factor which promotes cell forming (TGF A and TGF B), fibroblasts (FCF-1 and 2) stimulate leukocytes which promotes new cell formulation.
Epidermal growth FGFs stimulates epi-theliasation.
Wound healing cannot proceed unless the inflammatory process is completed.
Excessive fluids, exudate or the use of cytotoxic drugs delays the inflammatory process.
Surgical intervention at the wrong stage may create more oedema and damage healthy tissue, veins, tendons, and lymphatic fluids, as it is impossible to distinguish between healthy and necrotic tissue.
Why is the SeptiCure® Burn Dressings unique?
No advance cleaning of wounds necessary.
SeptiCure® Burn Dressings
are unique because it doesn't deposit anything into the wound.
removes oedema and devitalised tissue from the wound irreversibly.
allows the gaseous exchange of oxygen, dioxide, and water vapour.
allows monitoring of the wound.
is safe to use, with no allergic reactions reported.
shows when to perform surgical intervention to prevent damage to healthy tissue, tendons, veins, and nerves, as the product will lift acher or debris to the wound surface in the form of a black scab.
By lifting oedema within 24 hours, the patient experiences pain relief.
SeptiCure® Burn Dressings
creates an environment less acceptable for bacteria or pathological organism proliferation in wounds.
lifts odours after every dressing change; thus, fewer odours escape the wound.
is classified as a bio-active, non-stick wound dressing.
can be used on any type of wound or skin abrasion, to lift oedema thus preventing sepsis.
allows the body to perform its inherent natural healing process in any age group.
Research has proven the following: Advance cleaning of wounds creates high costs and time summing procedures for nurses.
This exercise cannot remove slough that cannot be visualized, as necrotic collagen anchors debris to the healthy tissue.
Swabbing might only disturb granulation in superficial wounds or scalds.
Patients may be allergic to certain cleaning agents.
Cotton wool can leave fluff in the wound if not properly soaked.
Wound contact with tap and sea water should be avoided as it is un-sterile and contains elements that might prevent healing.
The scrubbing of wounds to remove slough is a traumatic experience for the patient and nursing staff.
Many patients suffer psychological problems after burn treatment.
For example;
Fearing nurses and Doctors,
Learning problems at school,
Grinding their teeth at night - thus teeth problems,
Bed wetting,
Fear in general of Dentists, Doctors and Hospitals.
Surgical intervention depends on the wound status.
The risk is always to distinguish between healthy and necrotic tissue; at all times damage must be prevented to healthy tissue, veins, tendons, nerves, bone and lymphatic fluids.
3rd Degree Burns depending on the status of the wound. It is for the clinician to decide how severe the damage is.
The risk remains that after surgical debridement, patches of necrotic tissue might stay between layers or behind tendons.
By applying SeptiCure® Burn Dressings as soon as possible to lift oedema, in the case of 30-45% burn areas for periods of 2-3 days, a black scab will develope.
Continue with the treatment until the scab loosens along the wound edges.
Surgical intervention can benefit the cleaning process and enhance healing.
Pain will be reduced.
This also prevents contraction of tendons, as the patient starts exercising.
Continue with SeptiCure® Burn Dressings to ensure a clean granulating wound area before a skin graft is performed.
Apply Donor-Aid Dressings or Omniderm to donor areas that can remain on the wound for up to 7 days.
Prevent suntan or sun bathing for at least one year after treatment.
First Aid Burn treatment:
Cool burn spray - to alleviate pain, prevent allergies and kills bacteria.
Anti-Septic spray - to treat the rest of the body as patient should not bath.
Skin knit spray - a natural product that can help prevent scaring and will allow the wound to heal naturally.
Tension sutures might benefit healing, providing the wound is in a status of granulation and clean.
It is advisable to allow drainage opening to prevent tetanus convolutions in the case of advanced septic wounds or animal bites.
SeptiCure® Burn Dressings.
First Aid Treatment in Burn Care.
Cool Burn Spray was developed to alleviate pain immediately.
Apply SeptiCure® non stick burn dressing over the affected area and secure.
Dressing changes 8 to 12 hourly for the first 3 days.
There after 48 hourly.
Continue until the debridement stage is completed.
At this stage it is for the surgeon to decide to perform a skin graft if necessary.
Burn treatment used to be a very complex situation.
A wound needs not to be bathed or scrubbed.
The surrounding wound areas are to be treated with Antiseptic Spray.
The application of SeptiCure® non stick burn dressings can be applied to any type of burn, septic or non septic.
SeptiCure® Burn Dressings are so easy to apply, even a child can treat himself.
These products will indicate to the surgeon when to intervene surgery if necessary. It was found that by treating primary burns, a black scab will be visible in the case of 3rd degree burns after 2-3 days.
Donor-Aid dressings are designed for the treatment of skin grafts and scalds.
Dressing changes 3 to 5 days.
Thereafter, the wounds can be treated with Durmo Spray to prevent scarring.
Durmo Spray is a natural product that can also be used to treat problematic skins conditions.
It seems to prevent aging of the skin.
Patients must move around as soon as possible!
Burns are not septic wounds; therefore oedema must be relieved as soon as possible to get the patient in a mobile condition so that he can drink liquids and exercise to prevent contraction of tendons.
Pressure stockings are normally prescribed but it is not considered that the dressing between the stocking and the wound causes pressure preventing blood flow to the wound.
Our products stimulate blood flow to the wound area through the absorption capacity of the product.
PRIMARY BURN TREATMENT.
SEEK MEDICAL ADVICE FIRST.
Burn treatment is a complex situation.
Irrespective of the cause, at the scene of the accident, first aid treatment is important.
Identify the factors that influence the severity of hypothermic, chemical or electrical burn injuries.
Distinguish between large and small burns to decide hospitalisation.
Inhaling injuries must be identified to treat symptoms that require pressure relieving incisions.
Cover the patient to prevent infection.
Take precautions to avoid contractures, splinting and positioning of body parts.
Correct dressing technique and exercise.
Fluid intake and a healthy diet are important.
Burns can be divided into three zones.
Hyperemia is a superficial area similar to sun burn.
Less superficial and deeper is zone of status and caused by vascular damage and inflammatory response.
The coagulation zones consist of coagulated protein and therefore necrotic tissue recognize as a third degree burn.
The protein exudates evaporates from the burn area and forms eschar which restricts further fluid loss.
Large quantities of calories are lost. The calories and heat loss leads to hyper-metabolism and catabolism.
The blood circulation in a deep partial thickness burn can be so impeded that a picture of a full thickness burn develops.
The greatest fluid loss is during the first 7 (seven) hours and will decrease after 24 (twenty four) hours.
Some patients develop hypothalamic shock from water protein and sodium loss.
A status of anaemia might also occur due to loss of red blood cells getting burned.
Toxic suppression of red bone marrow due to heat will do damage to capillary vessels.
FIRST AID PRIMARY BURN TREATMENT. First Aid Burn Treatment is very essential to allow the patient to recover from shock.
The pain must be relieved as soon as possible.
Remove the patient's clothes to determine the burn size.
Do not rupture any blisters. Save as much skin as possible.
Spray Cool Burn Spray over the burn area.
This product consists of Natural Oils which will ease the pain in seconds as well as prevent bacteria from penetrating into open burn areas. Repeat the procedure for a second time.
A burn kit consists of an absorbent bottom layer 1480mm x 940mm and a top sheet 1680mm x 960mm with an absorption capacity of 1,2 litres per square meter is available.
This product as well as Cool Burn Spray is a must in every ambulance, industrial and squatter's areas as well as on farms.
A body support stretcher with liners has been developed to move patients without touching the body.
This will ease the nursing task and should remain on the bed.
Apply SeptiCure® Burn Dressings to all burn areas and secure properly.
Allow the patient to rest for about 8 hours.
Dressing changes when saturated, or 8 - 12 hourly, or as decided by a clinician.
The debridement and desloughing process takes place within 3 minutes.
At first oedema will be raised to the wound surface which lifts pressure from nerve endings.
It is normal that a black scab will begin to appear after the second dressing change.
Dressing changes eight to twelve hourly, will indicate when to intervene surgically.
Second degree burn treatment, no black scab will be visible. SeptiCure® Burn Dressings will preform until the desloughing stage is completed and no skin grafts might be necessary.
Third degree burn treatment, it is advisable to remove the necrotic tissue in the form of a black scab, surgically to enhance the debridement stage.
It is advisable to use SeptiCure® Burn Dressings for another 2 days before a skin graft might be performed.
In the case of cavity burns, Chemspunge® Cavity Plugs can be inserted into the cavity and covered with a DonorAid Wound Dressing.
Dressing changes when saturated.
DonorAid Dressing is an inert non-stick product and absorbent.
DonorAid can be applied to donor areas and skin grafts or scalds.
Dressing changes 2 to 3 days.
SeptiCure® Burn Dressings allows natural healing without scars.
Surgical intervention at the wrong stage might cause damage to healthy tissue; veins; tendons; muscle and nerves.
It is impossible to distinguish between healthy and necrotic tissue during surgery.
SeptiCure® Burn Dressings are designed to prevent infection.
Debris and oedema is lifted through osmotic pressure to the wound surface, to prevent bacteria multiplication.
No scrubbing or bathing is allowed to remove slough as tap water is unsterile. It is a traumatic experience for the patient and nursing staff.
Therefore many patients suffer psychological problems after burn treatment.
For example:
Fearing nurses and Doctors.
Learning problems at school.
Grinding their teeth at night - thus teeth problems.
Bed wetting.
Fear in general of Dentists, Doctors and Hospitals.
All surrounding burn areas are to be treated with Antiseptic Spray which was developed to treat diabetic feet as well.
Patients normally contract bacteria in bathrooms and unsterile bed linen and towels.
Tap water cannot remove slough.
It has been found that many patients are allergic to detergents used for scrubbing purposes.
By bathing and scrubbing patient, it is more traumatising for the patient than the burn itself, which causes psychological effects to patients.
Patients treated with SeptiCure® Burn Dressings recover 70% quicker and were discharged without any psychological effects.
It is very important to train a burn victim how to handle the maturation stage of burn areas.
The patient must realize skin care is important to prevent scarring and dark patches.
Durmo Spray is ideveloped to ensure elasticity to the new skin.
Durmo Spray consists of Natural Oils and is tested to be a nourishing moisturiser for any skin type and is recommended for the prevention of skin aging.
The patient must avoid suntaning for at least one year to ensure a natural recovery without scarring and psychological effects.
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