Case Study One
Lower Limb Ulcer Management Using PHMB Foam Range with Raponic Technology
An 83-year-old female in care of the community presented with a venous leg ulcer left lower aspect of the lower leg, above the malleolus of 5 weeks duration.
Case Study Five
Use of PHMB Foam Range with Raponic Technology in the Treatment of a Burn Injury
A 90-year-old woman who presented with an accidental scald burn. Past medical history of COPD with oxygen therapy at home.
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Day One
Pain score VAS 10
The wound already has blister formations and with serous exudates. High risk of infection. Management: • Cleansing of the wound • Removal of the exudates and deroofing of the blisters. Applied PHMB Foam dressings (non-adhesive)
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Day Five
Pain score VAS 4
Wound is progressing, exudates levels starting to reduce to moderate, erythema present but surround skin intact. Infection risk reduced. Management: • Cleansing and re application of PHMB dressings
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Day Eight
Pain score VAS 0
No signs and symptoms of infection, granulating tissue with greatly reduced erythema. Exudate levels reduced further to moderate to low. Management: • Cleansers • Silicone Foam applied as antimicrobial foam no longer required.
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Case Study Two
Clinical Evaluation of PHMB Foam Range with Raponic Technology in Thermal Burn Management
37-year-old Male presenting with a partial thickness (second degree) thermal burn. With a total burn area 7% (of upper and lower arm).
Case Study Three
A Clinical Review of PHMB Foam Range with Raponic Technology for Lower Limb Ulcer Treatment
An 89-year-old woman was under the care of the community within the UK with a venous leg ulcer. On presentation to the wound clinic the patient had a wound on the left lateral aspect of her lower leg of 3 years duration. Her past medical history was osteoporosis, MRSA, seizures, cataract surgery and a fractured […]
Case Study Four
Treatment of a Diabetic Foot Ulcer Using PHMB Foam Range with Raponic Technology
A 50-year-old female with medical history of Diabetes, Venous Stasis, Peripheral Disease, and Cervical Cancer. Presented with a leg ulcer right lateral ankle, previous wound regime intrasite and jelonet gauze.
Case Study Six
Diabetic Foot Ulcer Treated with PHMB Foam Range with Raponic Technology
A 73-year-old man with Type 2 diabetes and lymphoedema, under the care of the community within the UK, with a diabetic foot ulcer.
