SOMERSET COMMUNITY HEALTH WOUND FORMULARY. 12 January 2011

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1 SOMERSET COMMUNITY HEALTH WOUND FORMULARY 12 January 2011

2 INTRODUCTION The purpose of this is to aid clinical staff in selecting the most appropriate dressing for wounds healing by secondary intention. Dressing selection is only a small part of the management of a patient with a wound. Prior to selecting a dressing for a wound there should be an assessment of the general health of the patient as this is critical to enable effective planning and evaluation of the care provided. An initial holistic assessment should include: Medical History Cause of wound Chronic Conditions Nutritional intake Mobility Support from carers/relatives Psychological problems Smoking Lifestyle factors Patient s age Medication Measure of Ankle Brachial Pressure Indices if leg ulcer Medications Allergies A wound assessment should also take place which includes: Wound Location Grade if pressure ulceration Size Classification of wound bed Exudate colour and amount Odour Pain Surrounding skin Clinical signs of infection/critical colonization 1

3 The wound bed should be assessed and the goal of treatment identified. The following chart may help with this: Wound Bed Assessment Necrotic Sloughy Granulating Epithelialising Infected Fungating Identified by black or brown tissue Aim to rehydrate hard or dehydrated tissue Identified by viscous yellow or brown layer of tissue Aim to remove all debris and aid autolysis Identified by granular appearance, appears red Aim to promote angiogenesis and wound healing Identified by pink appearance, tissue is extremely fragile Aim to protect and promote new tissue growth Reproduced with kind permission of ConvaTec Ltd Identified by redness, pain, swelling, heat and odour Aim to treat underlying infection and reduce symptoms Identified by nodular 'fungus' or 'cauliflower' shaped growth Aim to control exudate, malodour, bleeding and pain Next a dressing needs to be selected. An ideal dressing should: Manage exudate Be comfortable Stay in place Be easy to remove Be cost effective The formulary should provide sufficient dressing for the majority of the patients. However, there will always be some patients who will need a more specialist dressing and these should be discussed with the local Tissue Viability Specialist to agree the treatment plan. 2

4 Against each dressing there is a short amount of product information. This provides a very brief description of the main indication of the product but does not replace the manufacturer s information which should be consulted if the clinician is not familiar with the product. Should you wish to arrange training on any of the dressings within the wound formulary please contact the Tissue Viability Team on who can provide the dates of wound management training days. Further information about wound management is also available in the Wound Management Policy which can be accessed via the NHS Somerset Prescribing & Medicines Management intranet site: The dressings in the formulary are colour-coded according to a traffic light system. The Dressing in GREEN is the recommended, AMBER dressings have a note attached for caution and RED dressings indicate that specialist knowledge is required. 3

5 Pressure Ulcer Grading Grade 1 Grade 2 Grade 3 Grade 4 Intact skin with nonblanchable redness of a localized area usually over a bony prominence. Darkly pigmented skin may not have visible blanching; its colour may differ from the surrounding area. The area may be painful, firm, soft, warmer or cooler as compared to adjacent tissue. Category I may be difficult to detect in individuals with dark skin tones. May indicate at risk persons. Partial thickness loss of dermis presenting as a shallow open ulcer with a red pink wound bed, without slough. May also present as an intact or open/ruptured serumfilled or sero-sanginous filled blister. Presents as a shiny or dry shallow ulcer without slough or bruising*. This category should not be used to describe skin tears, tape burns, incontinence associated dermatitis, maceration or excoriation. *Bruising indicates deep tissue injury. Full thickness tissue loss. Subcutaneous fat may be visible but bone, tendon or muscle is not exposed. Slough may be present but does not obscure the depth of tissue loss. May include undermining and tunnelling. The depth of a Category/Stage III pressure ulcer varies by anatomical location. The bridge of the nose, ear, occiput and malleolus do not have (adipose) subcutaneous tissue and Category/Stage III ulcers can be shallow. In contrast, areas of significant adiposity can develop extremely deep Category/Stage III pressure ulcers. Bone/tendon is not visible or directly palpable Full thickness tissue loss with exposed bone, tendon or muscle. Slough or eschar may be present. Often includes undermining and tunnelling. The depth of a Category/Stage IV pressure ulcer varies by anatomical location. The bridge of the nose, ear, occiput and malleolus do not have (adipose) subcutaneous tissue and these ulcers can be shallow. Category/Stage IV ulcers can extend into muscle and/or supporting structures (e.g., fascia, tendon or joint capsule) making osteomyelitis or osteitis likely to occur. Exposed bone/muscle is visible or directly palpable Line diagrams reproduced with kind permission of Huntleigh/Photographs reproduced with kind permission of Talley Group Ltd 4

6 Hydrogel ActivHeal hydrogel A gel which is applied directly to wound bed to aid debridement and desloughing through rehydration. A secondary dressing will be required. 1g 1 ELG Dressing changed every 2 3 days or as indicated by clinical condition of wound Hydrofibre/ Protease Matrix Flaminal Hydro For use on light to moderately exuding wounds. An alginate gel applied directly to the wound bed with antimicrobial properties. A secondary dressing will be required 1g tubes ELG The maximum dressing wear time is 4 days according to exudates levels or as indicated by clinical condition of the wound The tube is self sterilizing and can be reused on the same patient after opening for up to two years. Flaminal Forte For use on moderate to highly exuding wounds. This gel has a higher proportion of alginate than Flaminal Hydro is therefore more absorbent. It also has antimicrobial properties. A secondary dressing will be required 1g tubes ELG The maximum dressing wear time is 4 days according to exudates levels or as indicated by clinical condition of the wound The tube is self sterilizing and can be reused on the same patient after opening for up to two years.

7 Alginate Sorbsan Dressing made from calcium alginate fibres which aids and maximizes absorption, quickly forms a soft amorphous gel on contact with exudates. Suitable for moderate to heavy exudates. May also be used as a haemostat for managing minor bleeding in wounds. A secondary dressing will be required Flat Dressings x cm xcm x 20cm Packing 2g/30cm with plastic probe ELS001 ELS019 ELS018 ELS Maximum wear time 3 days according to exudates levels or as indicated by clinical condition of the wound Non adherent primary contact dressing Atrauman Fine mesh fabric made of hydrophobic polyester fibres. Counteracts adhesion to the wound making dressing easy to remove with minimal disturbance. A secondary dressing will be required x cm 7. x cm x 20cm 20 x 30cm EKA024 EKA032 EKA036 EKA Maximum wear time 7 days dependent on clinical condition of wound 6

8 Foam Dressing For More Frequent Change ActivHeal Foam Foam dressing for everyday wound care. Absorbs excess exudates away from wound and creates moist wound healing environment. Adhesive 7. x 7.cm x cm 12. x 12.cm 1 x 1cm 20 x 20cm Non Adhesive ELM161 ELA2 ELA211 ELA212 ELA Maximum wear time 7 days dependent on clinical condition of wound x cm ELA x cm ELA xcm ELA x 20cm ELA

9 Foam Dressing Continued For Longer Wear Biatain Foam dressing which absorbs and retains exudates thus reducing the risk of leakage and maceration. Adhesive x cm 12. x12.cm 18 x18cm 18 x 28cm ELA074 ELA044 ELA04 ELA Dressing changed every 7 days according to exudate levels or as indicated by clinical condition of the wound Non Adhesive x 7cm ELA xcm ELA x 20cm ELA x 1 cm ELA x 20cm ELA For Deep Cavity Allevyn Cavity A soft pliable cavity dressing for deep wounds. Foam chips inside a non adherent perforated film allows high absorption of exudates. A secondary dressing will be required Circular cm cm Tubular 9 x 2.cm 12 x 4cm ELA141 ELA143 ELA14 ELA147 Maximum wear time 7 days according to exudates levels or as indicated by clinical condition of the wound 8

10 Film Dressing Hydrofilm Hydrofilm is a standard film dressing. Used as a primary or post operative dressing to protect and cover non-exuding wounds or as a secondary dressing for fixation 6 x 7cm x 12.cm x 1cm 1 x 20cm 12 x 2cm 20 x 30cms 0 2 ELW244 ELW243 ELW246 ELW247 ELW241 ELW Maximum wear time 6 days dependent on clinical condition of wound Film Dressing with pad Hydrofilm Plus Hydrofilm Plus is a post operative dressing with an absorbent wound pad, to protect exuding wounds x 7.2cm 9 x cm x 2cm x 30cm ELW291 ELW292 ELW249 ELW Maximum wear time 6 days dependent on clinical condition of wound Hydrocolloid ActivHeal hydrocolloid (foam backed) Self adhesive dressing which forms a cohesive gel in the presence of wound exudates to create a moist wound healing environment. Also promotes autolytic debridement of necrosis and slough. Promotes granulation & migration of epithelial cells. The foam back adds a layer of cushion and extra absorbency. x 7.cm x cm 1 x 1cm ELM12 ELM14 ELM Maximum wear time days dependent on clinical condition of wound 9

11 Hydrocolloid continued Duoderm Extra Thin Hydrocolloid ideal for use on epithelialising wounds and for protection of the skin from breakdown due to friction and trauma 7. x 7.cm x cm 1 x 1cm x cm ELM311 ELM00 ELM01 ELM Maximum wear time 7 days dependent on clinical condition of wound 9 x 1cm ELM Silicone Dressing Mepitel One Silicone dressing with porous structure which allows exudate to pass into an outer absorbent dressing. Ideal for skin tears, burns and grafts. This is a one sided version of Mepitel which is easier to handle. 6 x 7cm 9 x cm 13 x 1cm 24 x 27.cm EKH037 EKH038 EKH039 EKH Mepitel One can be left in place for up to 14 days depending on the condition of the wound. The secondary dressing can be changed as required - this reduces the necessity for frequent primary dressing changes. Odour Absorbing Clinisorb Activated charcoal dressing sandwiched between two layers of rayon used to control odour. Use as a secondary dressing rather than in direct contact with the wound. x cm x 20cm 1 x 2cm ELV01 ELV03 ELV Can remain in situ for up to 7 days or until becomes wet. Waterproof No- Sting Barrier Film Sorbaderm A protective liquid barrier film supplied in a pre loaded foam applicator. This is applied to the area and allowed to dry. 1ml Applicator 3ml Applicator ELY327 ELY If used under adhesive tape, dressing or device reapply at each dressing change. If used for protectant against body fluids, faeces or urine reapply every 24 72hrs

12 Absorbent Pad Zetuvit E A highly absorbent dressing pad for heavily exuding wounds Non Sterile Pads x cm x 20cm 0 0 EJA021 EJA x 20cm 0 EJA x 40cm 30 EJA Sterile Pads x cm 2 EJA x 20cm 2 EJA x 20cm 1 EJA x 40cm EJA Retention bandage K Band cm x 4m cm x 4m EDB034 EDB Tape Clinipore Surgical tape 2.cm EHU020 Tubular bandage/ Stockinette Comfifast m Blue Line m Yellow Line m Beige Line EGP007 EGP008 EGP

13 Comfigauze 20m Size 01 (finger) 20m size 12 (hand) 20m size 6 (adult limb) 20m size 78 (adult large limb) EGJ03 EGJ036 EGJ037 EGJ038 Hospital only Antimicrobial If a wound appears clinically infected swab wound to confirm antibiotic. All silver dressings must only be prescribed for maximum 2 weeks. If after 2 weeks no improvement, discontinue and seek specialist advice. Inadine Povidone iodine non adherent dressing with antiseptic effect. A secondary dressing will required x cm 9. x 9.cm 2 2 EKB01 EKB Can remain in situ for 7 days according to exudates and clinical condition of wound. Change when colour of dressing changes from orange to white. 12

14 Iodoflex A cadexomer dressing with iodine for desloughing chronic exuding wounds. A secondary dressing will be required g g 17g 3 2 EKB007 EKB008 EKB009 Do not apply more than 0g in any single application or 10g in any one week. Can remain in situ for 3 days according to exudates and clinical condition of the wound Iodoflex MUST NOT be used in patients with iodine sensitivity, renal disorders or with thyroid disorders. 13

15 Acticoat Broad spectrum silver antimicrobial dressing which provides an effective barrier against micro organisms as well as reducing the bacterial load at the wound interface. A secondary dressing will be required Acticoat Flex 3 x cm x cm x 20cm 20 x 40cm Acticoat Flex 7 x cm x 12.cm ELY291 ELY292 ELY293 ELY29 ELY297 ELY Acticoat Flex 3 Dressing remains active for up to 3 days and then will need replacing. Do not use silver products for more than 2 weeks. Acticoat Silver MUST NOT be used for patients with a silver allergy or undergoing Magnetic Resonance Imaging. Acticoat Flex 7 Dressing remains active for up to 7 days and then will need replacing. Do not use for more than 2 weeks. 1 x 1cm ELY Acticoat Silver MUST NOT be used for patients with a silver allergy or undergoing Magnetic Resonance Imaging. Acticoat Absorbent 2 x 30cm rope x cm x 12.cm ELY170 ELY191 ELY Acticoat Absorbent The silver is contained in a calcium alginate making the dressing suitable for highly exuding wounds. Dressing remains active for up to 3 days and then will need replacing. Do not use silver products for more than 2 weeks. Acticoat Silver MUST NOT be used for patients with a silver allergy or undergoing Magnetic Resonance Imaging. 14

16 Urgotul Silver Broad spectrum silver antimicrobial contact layer. Suitable for non to low exuding wounds. A secondary dressing will be required x12cm 1 x 20cm EKB023 EKB May be left in place for up to 7 days Aquacel Ag Broad spectrum silver antimicrobial for managing moderate to heavily exuding critically colonized or clinically infected wounds. A secondary dressing will be required xcm x cm 1 x1cm 20 x 30cm 2x 30cm ribbon ELY9 ELY1 ELY111 ELY112 ELY Dressing effective for up to 7 days Activon Tube Manuka honey in a tube providing antibacterial effect; osmotic effect aiding debridement and desloughing and reduction in odour. Secondary dressing will be required 2g 12 ELZ May be left in place for up to 7 days 1

17 Algivon A non adherent alginate dressing impregnated with Manuka honey to provide antibacterial effect; osmotic effect aiding debridement and desloughing and reduction in odour. A secondary dressing will be required x cm x cm EJS13 EJS May be left in place for up to 7 days Actilite A low adherence dressing coated with Activon to reduce bacterial colonization, protect the wound and allow passage of exudates. A secondary dressing will be required x cm x 20cm EJE042 EJE May be left in place for up to 7 days Compression Bandages K Soft K Lite K Plus Ko Flex Standard four layer bandage system cm x 4.m cm x.2m cm x.2m cm x 7m ECA174 ECA173 ECA172 ECD Multi layer compression bandaging can ONLY be used after full patient assessment and measurement of Ankle Brachial Pressure Indices. ONLY trained individuals should apply this system Actico Short Stretch Bandage cohesive bandage cm x 6m 8cm x 6m 6cm x 6m 4cm x 6m EBA016 EBA032 EBA031 EBA Multi layer compression bandaging can ONLY be used after full patient assessment and measurement of Ankle Brachial Pressure Indices. ONLY trained individuals should apply this system 16

18 K Two Two layer compression bandage system Ankle circumference 18 2cm Ankle circumference 2 32cm 1 1 ECA12 ECA Multi layer compression bandaging can ONLY be used after full patient assessment and measurement of Ankle Brachial Pressure Indices. ONLY trained individuals should apply this system Hosiery Kit Activa Hosiery Kit 40mmHg leg ulcer treatment kit Various sizes and colours available Please review product literature Compression hosiery should ONLY be used on patients who have been assessed and have had Ankle Brachial Pressure Indices recorded. This should be repeated prior to issue of every new prescription of hosiery Compression hosiery Activa Class 1 British 14-17mmHg Class 2 British 18-24mmHg Class 3 British 2-3mmHg Various sizes and colours available dependent on measurement of limb and patient preference Please review product literature Compression hosiery should ONLY be used on patients who have been assessed and have had Ankle Brachial Pressure Indices recorded. This should be repeated prior to issue of every new prescription of hosiery Actilymph Class 1 European mmhg Class 2 European 23-32mmHg Class 3 European 34-46mmHg Various sizes and colours available dependent on measurement of limb and patient preference Please review product literature Compression hosiery should ONLY be used on patients who have been assessed and have had Ankle Brachial Pressure Indices recorded. This should be repeated prior to issue of every new prescription of hosiery 17

19 Exception Reporting Form The formulary will be reviewed and updated on a regular basis. To aid development please complete a form where a product has been deemed not suitable and a non formulary product used instead Wound Epithelialising Granulating Sloughy Necrotic Infected Fungating Classification of Wound Bed Level of Exudate (Low, Medium, High) Cavity (Yes/No) product tried Date Commenced Date Discontinued Reason product not suitable Non formulary product used Date commenced Date discontinued Reason product suitable Patient Outcome (please give date and results) Wound improved Wound static Wound deteriorated I would like this product to be considered for the next formulary review Yes/No Submitted by. Date. Base. Please send completed form to Dawn Dunn, Tissue Viability Manager, Charter House Yeovil 18

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