Smith & Nephew IntraSite Gel Amorphous Hydrogel Dressing Applipak System

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