{"title":"MediHoney by Derma Sciences","description":"\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eWe have all\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/collections\/manuka-honey\"\u003eMediHoney dressings\u003c\/a\u003e\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eSo, what is Active Manuka Honey (+15)?\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cem data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eLeptospermum\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/em\u003ehoneys (Manuka from New Zealand and Jellybush from Australia) have unique characteristics making these honeys ideal for use as dressings on acute and chronic wounds and burns. However, even within this species of honey there is considerable variability. That is why global thought leaders have cautioned that, when using honey, clinicians:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003col data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\n\u003cli data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eShould not use honey straight from the supermarket. Honey is known to contain\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cem data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eClostridium Botulinum\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003espores. When used as a dressing on wounds \u0026amp; burns, only sterilized honey products should be used.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eSelect only those products that have been standardized to a certain specification with regard to the special characteristics making honey beneficial for wounds and burns. This standardization process is achieved, in part, by observing the honey's activity level in the presence of catalase. Catalase is an enzyme found in wound fluid, and breaks down the active components in most honeys. Only the\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cem data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eLeptospermum\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003especies has been shown to retain its activity even in the presence of catalase.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ol\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eAll MediHoney dressings are sterilized.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eWith regard to standardization, all\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cem data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eLeptospermum\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/em\u003ehoneys are tested and rated for their level of special characteristics making them beneficial for the management of wounds and burns. Some batches show no activity, and are rated at 0. Others show varying rates of activity and are rated from 1+ to 12+ to 25+.\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cem data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eLeptospermum\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003ehoneys with a rating of 12+ or higher are recommended for use as wound and burn dressings. The\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cem data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eLeptospermum\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003ehoney used in MediHoney dressings is rated at least 15+.\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cem data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eDirections for Use\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\n\u003cli data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003ePrior to application of MediHoney Calcium Alginate Dressing, cleanse the wound area as necessary.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eUse an appropriately sized MediHoney Calcium Alginate Dressing.\n\u003cul data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\n\u003cli data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eFor shallow wounds, slightly overlap the wound area by about 1\/2 in (1 cm).\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eFor deep or heavily exuding wounds, loosely pack and ensure that the dressing does not overlap the wound margins.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eFor deep wound when undermining is present, use the 3\/4 x12 (rope) version of the dressing. Pack the dressing loosely, making sure to fill in undermining areas. Do not overfill or pack tightly. Use an appropriate secondary dressing (such as hydrocolloid, foam, thin film, or island\/composite) to cover the MediHoney Calcium Alginate Dressing.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cem data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eDressing Change and Removal\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\n\u003cli data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eDressing change frequency will depend on the condition of the patient as well as the level of wound exudate.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eReapply when MediHoney Calcium Alginate Dressing or the secondary dressing has reached its absorbent capacity or as directed by a wound care professional.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eMoisten with sterile saline if the wound bed appears dry before removal of the dressing.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eRemove the dressing from the wound bed gently.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eCleanse the wound bed prior to application of new dressing.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e","products":[],"url":"https:\/\/www.woundcareshop.com\/collections\/calcium-alginate-dressings-medihoney-by-derma-sciences.oembed","provider":"woundcareshop","version":"1.0","type":"link"}