What is Prisma dressing used for?
The 3M™ Promogran Prisma™ Matrix Wound Dressing is indicated for the management of exuding wounds including: pressure ulcers, diabetic ulcers, venous ulcers, ulcers caused by mixed vascular etiologies, partial- and full-thickness wounds, donor sites and other bleeding surface wounds, abrasions, traumatic wounds healing …
How do you use Promogran Prisma Matrix dressing?
Apply directly to wound, covering the entire wound bed. PROMOGRAN PRISMA® Matrix forms a gel on contact with exudate or through saline hydration. 2. Cover PROMOGRAN PRISMA® Matrix with a secondary dressing to maintain a moist wound healing environment.
How often should Prisma dressing be changed?
Based on instructions of use, the dressing should be changed every 72 hours or more frequently if the exudate level is high. If the gel has not biodegraded the dressing should be left in place until the next dressing change, minimising disturbance to the wound.
How long does it take Promogran Prisma to work?
In a prospective randomised multi-center study in VLUs (n= 64), patients received either PROMOGRAN™ or PROMOGRAN PRISMA™ Matrix for 12 weeks, with wound measurements taken every 2 weeks. Improvement was determined as a 50% reduction (or greater) in wound area by 12 weeks.
How do you use Prisma on a wound?
Cut Prisma to completely cover the wound bed. If the wound is moist, apply dry piece of Prisma directly on the wound. If the wound is dry, apply Prisma on the wound and then moisten it lightly with normal saline. When Prisma absorbs exudate or is moistened, it forms a gel.
Do you moisten Prisma?
If the wound is dry, apply Prisma on the wound and then moisten it lightly with normal saline. When Prisma absorbs exudate or is moistened, it forms a gel. Prisma needs moisture to be effective. Apply appropriate cover dressing to maintain a moisture- balanced wound environment.
What does Prisma do for a wound?
Promogran Prisma is a topical wound treatment containing collagen, oxidised- regenerated cellulose (ORC) and 1% silver-ORC. It is a protease-modulating matrix that has the potential to alter the wound environment by reducing the protease activity in the wound and thus stimulate healing.
How long does Prisma stay on wounds?
After initial application, re-treat the wound with PROMOGRAN PRISMA™ Matrix up to every 72 hours depending upon the amount of exudate. It is not necessary to remove any residual PROMOGRAN PRISMA™ Matrix.
Is Prisma the same as collagen?
PROMOGRAN PRISMA® matrix is a freeze-dried composite of 55% collagen, 44% oxidised regenerated cellulose (ORC) and 1% ORC/silver. PROMOGRAN®/PROMOGRAN PRISMA® matrix is designed to promote an optimal healing environment and ‘kick start’ the healing process1.
How to cut a promogran Prisma matrix dressing?
Cut the Promogran Prisma Matrix dressing to the size of the wound bed 1. Moisten the dressing with sterile normal saline if the wound has none or little drainage. Skip this step if the wound has sufficient drainage to moisten the dressing. Grip the edge of the dressing with tweezers. Lift the dressing and apply it over the wound bed.
Why is Prisma wound dressing the best wound dressing?
Prisma Wound Dressing absorbs destructive components of chronic wound fluid and creates the optimal environment for cellular development. It is a simple-to-use primary dressing. Why choose Promogran Prisma Matrix Wound Dressing?
When to remove Prisma after a dressing change?
Dressing will have turned into a gel. Prisma is biodegradable therefore there will be no residual product to remove. If product is present at dressing change then increase the time between dressing changes to allow it to fully absorb. Frequency of Dressing Change Will depend upon the amount of exudate. Prisma will usually be absorbed over 3 days.
How to apply Prisma to a wound for adhesion?
Reduces wound debris and allows for adhesion of dressing or tape. To Apply Cut Prisma to completely cover the wound bed. If the wound is moist, apply dry piece of Prisma directly on the wound. If the wound is dry, apply Prisma on the wound and then moisten it lightly with normal saline. When Prisma absorbs exudate or is moistened, it forms a gel.