Table I.
Pressure injuries | Topical management |
---|---|
Cleansing (grade 2/3) | Saline solution Polyhexamethylene biguanide (PHMB) |
Prevention
|
Barrier film spray |
Prevention
|
Omental lipids cream/emulsion Nonadherent dressings (soft silicone/paraffin) |
Grade 1∗ | Barrier film (spray/sheet) Nonadherent dressings (soft silicone/paraffin) |
Grade 2/3∗ | Extra-thin hydrocolloid Thin polyurethane silicone foam |
Scar/hyperpigmentation prevention∗ | Silicone cream/sheet Photoprotection SPF 50+ (cream/spray/emulsion) |
SPF, Sun protection factor.
Apply after removing medical devices.