Applications

Pressure sores

A pressure sore is damage to the skin and deeper tissue caused by pressure, sometimes combined with shear and friction. Areas over bony prominences—such as the sacrum, buttocks, heels, ankles and elbows—are commonly affected.

MOLISAN — SKIN & WOUND CARE SOLUTION

Three tasks at the same time

Role of MOLISAN

MOLISAN — SKIN & WOUND CARE SOLUTION is used for local care of damaged skin and an open wound surface. For a suitable open wound it is used as a treatment/application step; the ongoing dressing is selected separately according to depth, site, pain and exudate.

Practical sequence

  1. Offload the affected area and assess body position.
  2. Inspect the wound and surrounding skin: colour, depth, exudate, odour, moisture and pain.
  3. If the wound is suitable for a warm wound-care application, follow CP-04: about 42 °C for about 15–20 minutes.
  4. Select the ongoing dressing for the wound.
  5. Continue regular pressure relief; repositioning frequency is individualized.

Why one gauze dressing is not a universal plan

A dry superficial lesion, a deep cavity and a heavily exuding pressure sore need different covers. Selection depends on pain, site, exudate and the required change frequency.

Other factors

Do not do automatically

When prompt assessment is needed

If the heel is affected

The heel needs especially careful offloading so that the damaged area is not left as a point of support.