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August 2007

VOLUME: 19 PUBLICATION DATE: Aug 01 2007
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Smith & Nephew Introduces Postoperative Antimicrobial Barrier Dressing

 

Smith & Nephew Wound Management (Largo, Fla) introduces ACTICOAT® Post-Op, a new silvercoated antimicrobial barrier dressing designed to help manage infection risk following cardiothoracic, orthopedic, soft tissue, and other surgical procedures.
ACTICOAT Post-Op is a tri-laminate dressing consisting of a proprietary perforated nanocrystalline silver (SILCRYST) wound contact layer, absorbent hydrocellular foam layer, and a transparent waterproof adhesive top film. The dressing protects against exogenous and endogenous bacterial infection and provides absorption for up to 7 days.

Visit http://www.smith-nephew.com or call 800-876-1261 for more information.

 

FootHold with Secure Stick Sole Offers Treatment and Mobility

EHOB (Indianapolis, Ind) introduces The FootHold, the latest addition to the line of WAFFLE Brand products for use on lower extremities. The FootHold not only prevents and treats pressure ulcers but alsooffers an optional splint and ambulation sole.
The FootHold features a removable Secure Stick Sole, which is ideal for ambulation and is intended for use in hospitals, long-term care facilities, and home care. The solution promotes proper alignment of the ankle, knee, hip, prevents and treats footdrop ankle contractures (AFO) and heel ulcers due to immobility, trauma, or other illnesses.
The FootHold features a removable Secure Stick Sole, which is ideal for ambulation and is intended for use in hospitals, long-term care facilities, and home care. The solution promotes proper alignment of the ankle, knee, hip, prevents and treats footdrop ankle contractures (AFO) and heel ulcers due to immobility, trauma, or other illnesses.

Visit http://www.ehob.com for more information.

 

Topical Antiseptic Improves Chronic Nonhealing Wounds

Purdue Pharma’s (Stamford, Conn) Betadine® , a topical broadspectrum antiseptic povidine-iodine significantly improves the majority of chronic nonhealing wounds according to the chart review presented at the 82nd Annual Meeting of the Canadian Dermatology Association (CDA). Betadine’s broad-spectrum, residual antimicrobial activity, and lower tissue toxicity prove to be more effective than most broad-spectrum agents.

Visit http://www.pharma.com/index.htm for more information.

 

Silver Gel Products Promote Natural Healing

American Biotech Labs (ABL, Alpine, Utah) released 2 new gel products utilizing its SilverSol Technology for natural skin and body care. The 2 products are ASAP Ultimate Skin & Body Care and ASAP Pet Shield. Both products help promote natural healing— one for humans and the other for animals.

Visit http://www.americanbiotechlabs.com for more information.

 

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