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 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 pelvis.
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Initial Assessment
Pain score VAS 8
Initial assessment found the wound to be 2cm length and 1.5cm in width, with a high level of exudate. 90% slough and 10% granulation tissue wound showed clinical signs of infection ActivHeal® PHMB Non-Adhesive Foam was used.
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Week Three
Pain score VAS 2
Significant progress in pain and also wound progression. Reduction in size 1.8cm length 0,5cm width. Reduction in the clinical signs of infection. Peri wound skin is intact and exudate levels starting to reduce.
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Week Four
Pain score VAS 0
Improvement with continued reduction in size and exudate levels No clinical signs of infection as a result ActivHeal® PHMB Adhesive foam was discontinued as an antimicrobial foam was 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 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.
