Benefits

• Helps prevent infections from growing and spreading in the dressing
• Highly effective against most organisms
• Helps minimize infection exposure from strike-though
• Minimizes bacterial log counts in the wound bed
• Helps reduce the risk of hospital acquired infection
• Limits cross-contamination

Indications

Can be used as a primary dressing to minimize bacterial log counts in the wound bed and as a secondary dressing to eliminate growth within the gauze and protect against bacterial proliferation through the gauze.

Warnings and Precautions

Dakin's Solution cleanser may inactivate PHMB. This will impact dressing efficacy but should not be dangerous to patient health.