2. Exsalt™ SD7 Wound Dressing
Description
The exsaltTM SD7 wound dressing provides an antimicrobial barrier that
inhibits microbial growth in the dressing. The exsalt™ SD7 wound dressing
consists of three layers: two non-adherent polyethylene mesh wound contact
layers and one absorbent core made of polyester. All three layers are silver
coated. The concentration of silver on the exsalt™ SD7 wound dressing is
approximately 0.4 mg/cm2 (2.5% w/w).
Indications
The exsaltTM SD7 wound dressing is indicated for the management of partial
and full thickness wounds, including decubitus ulcers, venous stasis
ulcers, diabetic ulcers, first and second degree burns, grafts and donor sites, or
other acute or chronic wounds. The dressing may be used over debrided and
grafted wounds.
3. 74 year old female presents with chronic
non-healing ulcer of her right leg. Area was
clotted and necrotic pre-debridement.
Post-debridement patient developed local
contamination of the ulcer site, and Exalt SD7
was used to reduce bacterial load.
Exalt was used to complete wound closure.
7. 52 year old diabetic male admitted to local
hospital for gas gangrene of the left foot.
Patient underwent partial 1st ray resection and
delayed primary closure.
Exalt SD7 used post-operatively in
management of heavy exudate with
significant malodor.
Clinically, patient improved after 1 week and
remarkable healing after 1 month.
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9. Note the amount
Of silver absorbed by the
wound bed with the dressing
able to withstand one week
application without dressing
change
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11. Patient is slowly progressing to
healing, but has not needed
additional Exalt DS-7 since 10-8-10.
12. 83 year old male with history of severe left
lower extremity edema presented with
chronic venous ulcers to left medial ankle.
Exalt DS-7 used to absorb exudate and
provide a stable clean wound bed to the area
to promote more granulation tissue and less
aggressive bacterial dermatitis.
14. Two weeks of Exalt DS-7 with Complete Healing Noted
eradication of MRSA infection and
healing.
15. Exalt SD7 has shown in the preceding cases
that it is a viable dressing alternative to other
silver products as its nature of a 3+ valency
allows for more aqueous silver to penetrate
the wound bed. This technology allows for
more rapid-onset reduction of bacterial load
and therefore, increased healing rates.
