Cleanse the wound and periwound skin

The prevention and management of biofilm in chronic wounds is rapidly becoming a primary objective of wound care, with the presence of biofilm acknowledged as a leading cause of delaying wound healing. ¹  

Prontosan® Irrigation Solution and Prontosan® Wound Wound Gel/Gel X are one of few products specifically indicated for the prevention and removal of biofilms. Prontosan® containes two key ingredients: Betaine and Polyhexanide. 

Prontosan® is a ready to use solution containing 0.1% Betaine (surfactant) and  0.1% Polyhexanide (preservative). The unique combination of Polyexanide and Betaine have double effect on the wound bed to create a wound environment optimal for healing.

Prontosan® Wound Irrigation Solution is indicated for cleaning, rinsing and moisturising acute and chrinic wounds. Prontosan@ Wound Irrigation Solution is also ideal for moistening encrusted dressings, or bandages, prior to removal.  Prontosan® can also be used in combination with the V.A.C. VeraFlo® negative pressure wound therapy with the installation of Prontosan®.

Adventages: 

• Management and prevention of biofilm reformation ^{5, 6}
• Helps to prevent infections ⁷
• Improved patients outcomes including time to heal ⁸
• Well-known substances with low allergenic potential ⁹
• Can be used up to 8 weeks after first opening (Prontosan® Wound Spray can be used up to 12 months after opening, Prontosan® Solution 40mL ampoule is singel use only
• Prontosan® Solution is single patient use

Importance Of Using An Appropriate Cleanser

Standard use of saline or water rinses will not remove the biofilm². Instead surfactants are widely used to help remove foreign matter, biological debris3 and biofilm1. The surfactant lowers the surface or interfacial tension between a liquid and a solid ( such as debris and biofilm), helping to disperse the latter, which then can be removed more easily with a cleansing pad or cloth¹.   

The panel encourage the use of surfactant - containing antiseptics or pH- balanced solutions to cleanse both the wound bed and periwound skin as a part of wound hygiene where possible in accordance with local practice⁵.