LipoGel® provides a great DEFENSIVE strategy to inhibit biofilm reconstitution and maturation, preferably post debridement.
The proprietary formulation of LipoGel® was designed specifically to combat medical biofilms. Government testing demonstrated the efficacy of LipoGel® to inhibit biofilm formation from multiple wound microbial species (USDA 2008).
A potent defensive strategy, LipoGel® is not a biocide or antibiotic, non-toxic to host cells, and appropriate for routine use for all chronic wounds.
LipoGel® forms a lipid “membrane” of protection over the wound bed that remains permeable. Unlike typical wound gels it will not dilute, migrate, or disperse with exudate.
Journal of Wound Care 2009; 18: 12, 508.
What makes LipoGel® wound dressing better?
A nanotechnology with properties unique among wound care.
Unlike typical hydrogels, will not macerate wounds.
Unlike typical hydrogels, will not dilute with excess exudate.
Permeable to excess exudate, yet conserves moisture to prevent dry wounds.
Unlike typical hydrogels, limits migration into secondary dressing materials.
Application technique GelTex® wound care sets with LipoGel®
STEP ONE:
Prepare wound bed for dressing and clean periwound skin.
STEP TWO:
Wipe periwound skin to make sure surface is dry. Use skin prep if desired.
STEP THREE:
Cut foam to size of
wound
STEP FOUR:
Apply LipoGel to underside of dressing.
STEP FIVE:
Place dressing into
wound, pressing to spread LipoGel. Alternatively,
LipoGel may be spread directly into the wound
before foam is applied.
STEP SIX:
.Apply clear drape over >
wound, press around periwound skin to seal.
STEP SEVEN:
Remove red marked
covering from one side of EZ seal disc and apply
firmly to drape.
STEP EIGHT:
Using forceps or
scissors, tear small opening in drape thru center of
EZ seal disc.
STEP NINE:
Remove covering from
top side of EZ seal disc, apply ComforCap suction
head, press down to secure.
STEP TEN:
Connect open end of
suction tubing to connection tubing from pump.
STEP ELEVEN:
Start pump operation, observe dressing to
ensure contraction of foam and drape. Press clear
dressing around surface of periwound skin to
facilitate seal.
STEP TWELVE:
Finally, secure tubing between wound and
pump to prevent pulling and disconnection. Make
sure to avoid areas where tubing could cause
pressure in certain patient positions.