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 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. On presentation to the wound clinic had a non-healing wound on the right hallux (big toe), of 18-month duration.
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Initial Assessment
Pain score VAS 5
Initial assessment found the wound to be 2cm in length and 3.5 cm in width low to moderate exudate. There was 25% sloughy, 50% granulating and 25% epithelialising tissue present. The peri-wound had signs of maceration due to fluctuations in exudate. The wound had stalled and showing signs of infection. ActivHeal® PHMB Foam Silicone Border was selected to assist in reducing wound bioburden, manage exudate and maintain a moist wound environment.
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Week One
Pain score VAS 2
The wound at week 2 showed good progress, with the wound reducing in size to1.9cm length, 2.5cm width. The wound was now showing 90% granulating and 10% epithelising tissue. The peri wound continued to show signs of maceration due changes in exudate level from the patients ongoing lymphoedema. The bioburden and signs of infection were decreasing, ActivHeal® PHMB Foam Silicone Border was continued
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Week Two
Pain score VAS 0
At week 3 the wound had continued to reduce in size now 2.2cm length and 1.5cm width. The wound had 100% granulating tissue. Both the patient and clinician were impressed with the progression of the wound, and there was no evidence of infection. ActivHeal® PHMB Foam Silicone Border was discontinued, and non-antimicrobial dressings were used.
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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 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.
