IntraSite Gel Applipak System Benefits
- Debriding action: Rehydrates necrotic tissue and, by its gentle yet effective action, aids debridement
- Desloughing action: Absorbs slough and exudate without damaging fragile granulation tissue
- Creates a moist wound healing environment:
- Increases moisture content at the wound surface, helping prevent eschar formation
- By keeping fragile granulation tissue moist and allowing the migration of epithelializing cells
- Helps to create an optimal moist wound management environment
- Gentle action: Effective yet gentle action leaves delicate granulation tissue undisturbed helping to reduce trauma
- Non-adherent:
- Easily removed from the wound by irrigation with normal saline; without damaging fragile tissue or causing unnecessary pain for the patient
- Contains propylene glycol which acts as a humectant (moisturizer) which prevents the gel from drying out and improves handling
- Easy to use: The unique Applipak system provides simple, directable and controlled application even in awkward wound sites
What to buy with Smith & Nephew IntraSite Gel Applipak System
- Smith & Nephew Dermal Wound Cleanser
- Smith & Nephew IV Prep Antiseptic Wipes
- Smith & Nephew No-Sting Skin-Prep Pump Spray
- Smith & Nephew Banish II Liquid Deodorant
How to use IntraSite Gel Applipak System?
- Prepare wound site
- Remove secondary dressing. Irrigate wound with sterile saline solution to clean wound site.
- Prepare pack
- Remove blue protective cap from the nozzle.
- Swab the snap-off tip and nozzle of the pack with a suitable antiseptic swab.
- Snap the patterned tip off the nozzle.
- Remove nozzle
- Snap the patterned tip off the nozzle.
- Introduce Intrasite Gel into the wound
- Keeping the nozzle tip clear of the wound surface, gently press the bowl of the pack to dispense gel into the wound. Smooth Intrasite Gel over surface of wound to a depth of approximately 5mm (0.2in.). Discard any unused gel.
- Dress wound
- Cover with a secondary dressing of choice.
- Removal of Intrasite Gel
- Intrasite Gel can be removed from the wound by rinsing with sterile saline solution.
- On necrotic and sloughy wounds, it is recommended that the dressing is changed at least every three days.
- On clean granulating wounds, the frequency of dressing changes depends on the clinical condition of the wound and the amount of exudate produced.
Frequency of Dressing Change
- On necrotic and sloughy wounds, it is recommended that the dressing is changed at least every three days.
- On clean granulating wounds, the frequency of dressing changes depends on the clinical condition of the wound and the amount of exudate produced.
- If applied to a necrotic wound, daily changes are required to optimise rehydration of the wound, unless occluded with a hydrocolloid.
- If exudate leakage occurs through the secondary dressing, this indicates the dressing should be changed.
When to Use Intrasite Gel?
- Used to create a moist wound environment for the treatment of minor conditions such as minor burns, superficial lacerations, cuts and abrasions (partial thickness wounds) and skin tears
- Under the direction of a healthcare professional it is used to create a moist wound environment for the management of
- Venous ulcers (leg ulcers)
- Surgical incisions
- Diabetic foot ulcers Pressure ulcers (including stage IV)
- Creates a moist wound environment, which assists in autolytic debridement of wounds covered with necrotic tissues
Precautions:
- Known sensitivity to Intrasite Gel or any of its ingredients.
- It should be used with care in the vicinity of the eyes and in deep wounds with narrow openings (e.g. fistulas) where removal of the gel may be difficult.
- It is for external use only and should not be taken internally
