What does Solosite gel do?
What does Solosite gel do?
Solosite gel is a soothing hydrogel that creates a moist wound environment to aid healing and minimise the risk of scarring. The gel is suitable for soothing and hydrating minor burns, sunburn and chickenpox sores, or for softening dry or hard tissue in wounds.
What is Solosite good for?
Solosite gel is a soothing hydrogel which creates a moist wound environment that aids healing and minimises the risk of scarring. The gel is suitable for minor burns, sunburn, softening dry or hard tissue in wounds, soothing and hydrating chickenpox sores. Always read the label. Follow the directions for use.
When should I use Solosite gel?
SOLOSITE® Gel is used to create a moist wound environment for the treatment of minor conditions such as minor burns, superficial lacerations, partial-thickness wounds and skin tears.
How often do you apply Solosite?
SOLOSITE gel requires a secondary dressing (e.g. OPSITE™ Post-Op) to hold it in place. The frequency of dressing change recommended depends on the amount of fluid produced by the wound, but it is usually every 1 to 3 days.
How do you remove SoloSite gel?
SoloSite Gel is easily applied and removed, with gentle irrigation being all that is required for removal.
Does Solosite stop scarring?
Solosite* is a soothing hydrogel which creates a moist wound environment that aids healing and minimises the risk of scarring.
Is Solosite the same as IntraSite?
Hydrogel sheets such as IntraSite* Conformable present as flexible dressings that do not change their shape upon absorbing wound fluid, as do amorphous gels ( SoloSite* Gel and IntraSite Gel) which progressively decrease in viscosity as they absorb wound fluid.
What kind of wound is hydrogel used for?
Hydrogels are recommended for wounds that range from dry to mildly exudating and can be used to degrade slough on the wound surface. Hydrogels have a marked cooling and soothing effect on the skin, which is valuable in burns and painful wounds.
What is the best wound care product?
Special Features:
| Product Model | Brand | View Best Price |
|---|---|---|
| #1: MEDIHONEY Wound and Burn Dressings | Independence Medical | View Price |
| #2: Stretch Net Tubular Elastic Dressing | Performance Health | View Price |
| #3: SPR Silicone Gel Sheets | Performance Health | View Price |
| #4: Mefix Polyester Dressing | North Coast | View Price |
When to use solosite gel for wound care?
Indications SOLOSITE Gel is used to create a moist wound environment for the treatment of minor conditions such as: Under the direction of a healthcare professional, SOLOSITE Gel is used to create a moist wound environment for the management of:
Can you overlay solosite dressing on healthy skin?
Do not overlay the dressing on the healthy skin surrounding the wound, as this could lead to maceration of the healthy skin.
Which is better for skin removal, santyl or solosite?
A study previously conducted showed that in the long-term care setting, the removal of dead skin (debridement) with SANTYL® resulted in more participants achieving complete debridement, more rapidly than when SoloSite® is used.
What to do if you overdose on solosite?
Does Solosite Wound Gel topical interact with other drugs you are taking? If someone has overdosed and has serious symptoms such as passing out or trouble breathing , call 911. Otherwise, call a poison control center right away. US residents can call their local poison control center at 1-800-222-1222.