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Introduction At R&L Medical, we believe wound care is entering a new era. Traditional bandages and gauze once served as the primary option for wound management, but they often fell short in addressing modern clinical needs. Patients require solutions that not only protect against contaminants but also create an environment where the body can heal efficiently and comfortably. This is where ...
Its positively charged nature allows it to bind with negatively charged substances, making it valuable in drug delivery, wound healing, and water purification. 2. Where Does Chitosan Come From? ...
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Enzymes are the fundamental building blocks of life, playing crucial roles in countless biological processes. One such remarkable enzyme is Native Porcine Prolidase, which has garnered significant attention in the scientific community due to its unique properties and diverse applications. In this article, we will delve into the intricacies of this remarkable enzyme, exploring its structure, ...
Electrospinning can produce continuous fibers on the micro - and nano-scale. The high flexibility and low cost of the material make electrospinning very attractive. In addition, the high specific surface area, porosity, and similarity to ECM ensure that the electrostatic pad promotes cell adhesion, skin regeneration, nutrient and oxygen transport, moisture retention, exudate removal, and ...
You can consider suture-free sterile wound closures, like Senvok, Arixmed, Clozex, and other brands, are user-friendly and suitable for elderly individuals with limited mobility.Exudating wounds: For ulcerated wounds with significant exudate, consider using products like silicone foam dressings. ...
In times of emergencies, having the knowledge and skills to administer CPR and first aid can be the difference between life and death. CPR (Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation) and first aid training equip individuals with the tools and techniques necessary to respond effectively in critical situations. Whether you’re a healthcare professional, a parent, a teacher, or simply a concerned citizen, ...
Hydrogels are composed of hydrophilic polymers, whose three-dimensional network structure can not only absorb a large amount of water, but also be used to carry drugs. Hydrogels prepared with suitable materials have the characteristics of high biocompatibility, mechanical and viscoelastic control. Since the term was coined in the late 19th century, hydrogels have been widely used in drug ...
Chitin is the second largest natural polymer after cellulose, and it exists widely in nature, such as shells of crustaceans such as shrimps, crabs, insects, and cell walls of fungi. Although chitin has good biocompatibility and biodegradability, its poor solubility limits its practicality in the field of biomedicine. The product of chitin deacetylation is chitosan. Chitosan is structurally ...
Some years ago, I received a call from an executive at a major medical manufacturing and distribution company with regard to wounds. The individual, with whom I carried on these discussions, in addition to his superiors, did not understand wound healing but talked incessantly about the debridement of wounds. None appeared to have any interest in ...
Post-operatively, the surgical incision dehisced. The resulting wound was open for a period of 4 weeks and was refractory to standard of care, wet-to-dry dressings, and an Unna boot. ...
As we begin this New Year we have an opportunity to begin with a fresh start as we pursue our passion to promote and speed the healing of wounds! Our role as Wound Care Clinicians has risen to a whole new level of essential care for an extremely high risk population. In this current Covid-19 climate that we are living in, we are all facing challenges that we have never dealt with before. ...
Dr. Linda Benskin, a PhD wound specialist nurse with a pediatrics background, volunteered for five years in rural West Africa teaching village health workers, treating medical patients, and managing wounds. During this time, she discovered PolyMem® wound dressings among boxes of donated bandages. In that extremely hot climate, other modern dressings made infections worse or slowed healing, ...
Affix NovoSorb BTM in place with sutures and/or staples, applying quite taut with quilting staples over joints or large areas to help maintain contact with the wound bed and to account for swelling to subside. 3. Outer Dressings & Wound Care Dressing selections over NovoSorb BTM should be according to standard of care, ...
Most superficial wounds (ones involving the epidermis and sometimes the partial dermis) heal quickly, often without scarring, and typically covered with readily available wound dressings. ...
SFM has been producing alginate products since the early 1980’s and still to this day alginates are an important product for our business. Alginate dressings are classed as ‘advanced wound care’, a label that up until now I have strongly disagreed with. How can a relatively simple dressing be thought of as ‘advanced’ in the current market? With newer ...
Using Covalon’s patent-pending dual antimicrobial silicone adhesive technology, silver and chlorhexidine are combined right in the clear silicone adhesive film technology, providing superior comfort and protection throughout the entire surface area of the dressing. This dual antimicrobial combination boasts broad spectrum antimicrobial activity for at least 7 days and meets the current FDA ...
The data was analyzed to evaluate the median time for wound closure, percentage of wounds healed at 12-,24- and 36- weeks and probability of wound closure. ...
Specific applications of spunlace non-woven fabric Medical hygiene products: This is the main application field of spunlace non-woven fabrics, which can be roughly divided into surgical supplies and medical supplies, specifically: wound dressings, surgical masks, bandages, surgical gowns, surgical masks, and surgical shoes Covers, surgical pads, etc. Household supplies: The wiping cloth made ...
Numerous chemical and physical methods have been employed to prepare metal nanoparticles, including chemical reduction. Silver has been known to have potential for bactericidal properties and promotion of wound healing. The recent emergence of nanotechnology has provided a new therapeutic modality in silver nanoparticles for use in burn wounds. We used chemical reduction for preparation of ...
BioLargo Inc. (OTCBB: BLGO), a company focused on leveraging Nature’s Best Solution® - iodine– to solve a variety of common problems around the world, operating in industries dominated by giants such as Chemtura Corp (NYSE: CHMT) and Polypore International Inc. (NYSE: PPO), also looks to have an important and potentially significant play in the wound management industry which ...