Activon Tulle - Manuka Honey Impregnated Tulle Dressing

Summary

Activon is pure honey with no additives which could cause an adverse reaction. It is produced to the highest possible hygiene standards to ensure its suitability for the treatment of wounds. Activon Tulle is designed to protect a wound, create a moist healing environment and form a barrier which effectively reduce or eliminate wound odour. Through osmotic action attributable to the high sugar levels in the antibacterial Manuka honey, exudate will be drawn from the wound into the dressing, which promotes autolytic debridement. Activon Tulle will maintain a moist environment and will help improve the condition of the wound bed. [features] Antibacterial barrier - Unique non-peroxide factor in active Manuka honey. Osmotic effect - Honey’s low water content actively draws fluid from the wound bed Promoting autolytic debridement and bacterial barrier. Enhanced healing - Honey is rich in water soluble antioxidants and provides favourable conditions that promote granulation and epithelialisation. Odour reduction - Rapid reduction and elimination of wound odours. Non-adherent - The non-adherent properties of the knitted viscose is enhanced by Activon honey.   Electrical Burn to Upper Arm A 20x15cm electrical burn wound with MRSA infection. Previously treated with Amoxicillin Fluclozacillin and Hydrogel with little progress. Within 1 week: Softening of eschar and reduced pain. Within 3 weeks: Visible debridement. Within 10 weeks: Total debridement and visible signs of large areas of epitheliasation. Dressing was comfortable to wear and no pain following application. [mode of action] The scourge of excessive inflammation Anti-inflammatory properties Clearance of infection Deodorising action Barrier function Moist healing environment Debriding action Stimulation of healing Safety in use

Activon Tulle - Manuka Honey Impregnated Tulle Dressing

How to Use

[how to use] Activon Tulle is placed (either side down) onto the wound surface; dressings can be placed side by side to cover large wound areas or cut to size. Activon Tulle can be unfolded to cover larger areas, this reduces the concentration of honey at the wound site. Activon Tulle may be more conformable if pre-warmed to room temperature prior to use. Depending on the tissue type within the wound bed and level of exudate, your secondary dressing of choice could be a film dressing and/or bandage. In wounds with a high level of exudate an additional highly absorbent dressing can be introduced to help manage exudate. The Eclypse super absorbent dressing pad is designed specifically for use with Activon. [frequency of change] Depending on wound exudate levels, any surrounding interstitial fluid, oedema and dressing regime, Activon Tulle may initially require changing daily but can be extended and left in place for up to 7 days. Activon Tulle will need changing when the honey is highly diluted by exudate. In some cases it maybe helpful to facilitate removal of the dressing or irrigate the wound bed with saline solution (0.9%) before removal. Adopt the principles of asepsis for handling.

[indications] Pressure Ulcers Leg Ulcers Surgical wounds Burns Graft sites Caution: Diabetics; monitor blood sugar Pressure Ulcers Leg Ulcers Surgical wounds Burns Graft sites Caution: Diabetics; monitor blood sugar [contra-indications] Allergy to bee venom, bee products Some patients experience pain through the use of honey on wounds, if pain continues unabated disconitnue use of product and irrigate wound with saline solution. Activon Tulle contains a high level of glucose, although no instance has been reported of increased levels of sugar in the bloodstream due to the use of honey in wounds, it is advisable to monitor the blood sugar levels of diabetic patients. Depending upon the level of exudate from the wound the dressing may need to be changed frequently to prevent maceration of surrounding tissue.

Activon Tulle - Manuka Honey Impregnated Tulle Dressing

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Activon Tulle - Manuka Honey Impregnated Tulle Dressing

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Medigroup Australia Activon

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Mode of Action for Medical-grade Manuka honey used in making Activon Honey.

Published clinical data for manuka honey.

Guidelines for the usage of honey.

Electrical version of Honey: A Wound Management Product which includes:

• Chapter 1 - Mode of action
• Chapter 2 - Antimicrobiall activity
• Chapter 3 - Implications within primary care
• Chapter 4 - Practical use in mecrotic wounds
• Chapter 5 - Use of the Leptospermum honey in chronic wounds
• Chapter 6 - Quality standards
• Chapter 7 - Use of the Leptospermum honey in breast care
• Chapter 8 - Use of honey in wound management
• Chapter 9 - Summary of published clinical evidence
• Chapter 10 - Immunodulatory properties of honey
• Appendix - Guidelines for the use of honey