Based on the cases presented here, as well as additional clinical experiences, numerous
new applications have been considered. Because of the unique SMRT polymer technology
incorporated into TheraGauze™, we have recently begun to use this smart dressing to deliver
medications to the wound site. The standard sizes of TheraGauze™ are 4.125”x 4.125” and
2” x 2”. Using the current polymer configuration, this size will hold approximately 5.5 cc’s
and 1.5 cc’s, respectively, of saline. Because we can predict the amount of fluid held by the
TheraGauze™, we can also dose delivery of medications such as liquefied antibiotics,
analgesics, and steroids.
Having a known absorption capacity also helps us to predict how often dressing changes will
need to be performed. A highly exudative wound may require that the TheraGauze™ be fenestrated
and backed by a more absorbent material such as gauze, foam, or ABD pad to wick away
drainage. It is apparent that there are many new avenues to explore when considering the
quantitative aspects of this new dressing material.
Based on the cases presented here, as well as additional clinical experiences, numerousnew applications have been considered. Because of the unique SMRT polymer technologyincorporated into TheraGauze™, we have recently begun to use this smart dressing to delivermedications to the wound site. The standard sizes of TheraGauze™ are 4.125”x 4.125” and2” x 2”. Using the current polymer configuration, this size will hold approximately 5.5 cc’sand 1.5 cc’s, respectively, of saline. Because we can predict the amount of fluid held by theTheraGauze™, we can also dose delivery of medications such as liquefied antibiotics,analgesics, and steroids.Having a known absorption capacity also helps us to predict how often dressing changes willneed to be performed. A highly exudative wound may require that the TheraGauze™ be fenestratedand backed by a more absorbent material such as gauze, foam, or ABD pad to wick awaydrainage. It is apparent that there are many new avenues to explore when considering thequantitative aspects of this new dressing material.
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