Wound Hygiene

In the battle against difficult-to-heal wounds, there is an invisible enemy, Biofilm. A major barrier to wound healing, it is present in at least 78% of difficult-to-heal wounds. Thanks to our MORE TAN SILVER™ technology - containing ionic silver in combination with a surfactant and a metal chelating agent - our dressing provides superior anti-biofilm performance compared to other silver dressings.

Wound hygiene is an anti-biofilm care protocol designed to cleanse and decontaminate a wound, often eliminating barriers to healing due to the presence of biofilm. Just as we practice basic hygiene by washing our hands, brushing our teeth, and showering every day, we should practice regular basic hygiene on wounds to keep them clean and remove biofilm. By practicing Wound Hygiene, you can give every wound the best chance of healing.

Definition:
Actively removing surface contaminants, loose debris, slough, softened necrosis, microbes and/or remnants of previous dressings from the wound surface and its surrounding skin.

Rationale:
Cleanse with intent to remove devitalized tissue, debris and biofilm.

Definition:
Physically removing biofilm, devitalized tissue, debris and organic matter using mechanical aids.

Rationale:
Debridement that does not achieve pinpoint bleeding may not physically remove the biofilm. Applied mechanical force and shear, in combination with a liquid surfactant or antimicrobial solution, is needed to break up and disrupt biofilm