Applications

Trophic ulcers

A trophic ulcer is a long-standing wound usually associated with a problem that prevents normal tissue repair. Leg ulcers may relate to venous insufficiency, impaired arterial circulation, diabetes, marked swelling or a combination of factors.

MOLISAN — SKIN & WOUND CARE SOLUTION

What to establish with a leg ulcer

Role of MOLISAN

MOLISAN — SKIN & WOUND CARE SOLUTION is used for local care of the wound surface. For a suitable ulcer, pour the solution into a clean cup, warm it in a water bath to about 42 °C and apply it for about 15–20 minutes. Select the ongoing dressing according to wound depth, exudate and surrounding skin.

Why arterial circulation must be assessed

Compression is often a main part of care for a venous ulcer because it reduces venous congestion and swelling. Before therapeutic compression, significant arterial impairment must be excluded, using vascular assessment such as Doppler examination and ankle–brachial pressure index (ABPI) when needed.

Possible signs of infectious complication

A chronic ulcer may have exudate and bacterial colonisation without clinical infection. Changes in condition matter more than an isolated finding.

Useful photographs

Why the history matters more than one photograph

A photograph cannot show venous pressure, arterial inflow, diabetes or other systemic causes. Through COALESIA, a doctor can consider photographs together with duration, pain, swelling, vascular history and other information.

When faster assessment is needed

TROPHIC-ULCER STORIESSKIN & WOUND CARE