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KRUUSE Wound Management Portfolio 1th Edition

Contents Introduction Wound healing and modern wound care Wound types Wound management using the Kruuse range: • Necrotic • Sloughy / Infected • Granulating • Epithelialising • Surgical Wounds Products • Gloves • Irrigation • Drapes, swabs and cotton wool • Manuka dressings • Dressing products • Bandages • Dressing protection • Dressing aids Case Studies • Cat • Horse • Rabbit Wound Reference Chart 02 | KRUUSE Wound Management Portfolio

Wound healing and modern wound care Wounds heal through a process of events that are influenced positively or negatively by the local environment. Research in the 1960’s pioneered the development of advanced dressings that try to positively effect the wound environment to achieve the optimum wound healing rates. Since then many modern products have been developed that in principle reduce bacterial burden and/or maintain a healthy level of moisture within the wound bed. The development of antibiotic resistance is largely responsible for a move toward topical management of bacterial burden...

The status of the wound from first presentation and at each dressing change should be noted. It will assist in the choice of management and dressing selection. Necrotic Wounds presenting with dry, dead or devitalised tissue can be described as necrotic. Cleansing and lavage will be required to reduce wound bioburden. Wounds are usually heavily contaminated, dirty, with or without infection. Sloughy Thick, yellow to green slough is produced alongside the inflammatory process during the early stages of healing and alongside infection. With infection, wound edges may undermine, and infection...

Use of the Kruuse products based on tissue status: NECROTIC WOUNDS Objective: To remove devitalised tissue and promote healthy granulation tissue formation. Preparation: Prepare for sharp debridement and lavage. Following physical removal of devitalised tissue and debris, a further thorough high volume lavage using 0.2 to 0.5% chlorhexidine, saline or balanced electrolyte solution will reduce contamination further. Dressing Selection: Kruuse Manuka Honey is ideally suited for wound type. Applied after physical debridement it will assist further autolytic debridement between dressing...

GRANULATING WOUNDS Objective: Healthy granulation tissue should be preserved and supported by maintaining a moist, clean wound environment. A decision should be made at this stage to find the best route to wound closure. This may be through reconstruction, grafting or closure by secondary intention. Preparation: The wound should be gently irrigated with warm saline or balanced electrolyte solution to remove any exudate or residues from previous dressings. Do not scrub the wound surface. Wound Dressings: Kruuse Manuka ND gently supports formation of healthy granulation tissue by encouraging...

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KRUTEX Examination Gloves, Latex KRUTEX Latex Examination disposable gloves are non-sterile, lightly powdered for single purpose use. The gloves provide a smooth-surfaced fingertip for increased sensitivity, feel and are ambidextrous fit. The cuff is strengthened by a rolled cuff to prevent roll back and tearing. Features • Powder residual tested to FDA approved USP absorbable cornstarch provides easy donning and removal • Free of thiurams & thiazoles • Low modules, non-fatigue • Hot water leached • Protein level tested<200 µg/gram material • Biodegradable, environmentally friendly • Easy...

KRUTEX Examination Gloves, Vinyl KRUTEX vinyl examination disposable gloves are non-sterile, lightly powdered for single purpose use. Super soft gloves free of latex and protein, extra thin for increased sensitivity, feel and are ambidextrous fit. They protect hands against low-risk contamination, potential irritants and dirt. For light general use. The cuff is strengthened by a rolled cuff to prevent roll back and tearing. Features • USP absorbable dusting provides easy donning and removal • Super stretchy, non-fatigue • For low risk medical and dental use • Ideal in terms of safe food...

Examination Gloves KRUTEX Examination Gloves, Nitrile, Powder-free KRUTEX nitrile examination disposable gloves are non-sterile; powder-free and for single purpose use. Micro textured violet blue gloves free of powder, latex and protein. Textured fingertips with increased sensitivity, feel and ambidextrous fit. They contain latex like stretch and comfort with good viral barrier properties. Excellent wet and dry grip, protecting hands against low risk contamination, potential irritants and dirt. For light general use. The cuff is strengthened by a rolled cuff to prevent roll back and...

Surgeons Gloves KRUTEX Vet-Gel Surgical Gloves, Powder-free Vet-Gel gloves provide a micro-texture all over working surface and are suitable for damp hand donning. Online and offline polymer coating provide excellent barrier protection and reduced risk of skin reaction and latex sensitization. Extra soft comfort increased sensitivity for prolonged procedures. Hand specific pairs. Code 260911 260912 260913 260914 260915 260916 260917 Description KRUTEX Vet-Gel surgical glove PF size 6.0 KRUTEX Vet-Gel surgical glove PF size 6.5 KRUTEX Vet-Gel surgical glove PF size 7.0 KRUTEX Vet-Gel...

KRUTEX Latex Surgical Gloves, Sterile, Powdered KRUTEX Latex Surgical gloves with improved formulae giving a micro-texture all over working surface. Extra soft user comfort for prolonged procedure use. They provide exceptional wet and dry finger tip grip properties with increased sensitivity. Hand specific pairs. Description KRUTEX latex surgical gloves powdered, sterile, 6.0 KRUTEX latex surgical gloves powdered, sterile, 6.5 KRUTEX latex surgical gloves powdered, sterile, 7.0 KRUTEX latex surgical gloves powdered, sterile, 7.5 KRUTEX latex surgical gloves powdered, sterile, 8.0 KRUTEX...