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PB7 Zinc Paste Bandage
Open weave bandage
- Easy to apply and remove
- Will not dry out
- Moist wound healing environment over an ulcer
Impregnated with zinc paste
- Comfortable and soothing
Individually wrapped
- Easy identification
- Easy storage
Indications
- For the management of leg ulcers. Where venous insufficiency exists, the paste bandage should be adjunct to the graduated compression bandaging.
- For the management of chronic eczema/dermatitis where occlusion is indicated.
Precautions
Where venous insufficiency exists, VISCOPASTE◊ PB7 may be used under graduated compression bandaging, after first assessing the patient to exclude arterial disease. The use of Doppler ultrasound is recommended for this purpose.
Compression bandaging should not be used on patients who have arterial disease (ABPI<0.8) and is not recommended for use on diabetic patients with advanced small vessel disease.
Failure to detect reduced arterial flow can result in pressure necrosis, amputation, or even death. The risk of a patient having arterial as well as venous disease rises with age.
The skin of leg ulcer patients is easily sensitized to topical medicaments - including preservatives. Sensitization should be suspected in patients, particularly where there is deterioration of the surrounding skin. Such patients should be referred for a specialist consult.