Clinical Studies

Improving the Quality of Chronic Wound Care Using an Advanced Wound Management Program and Gentian Violet/Methylene Blue-Impregnated Antibacterial Dressings: A Retrospective Study

 by Nursing Practice Solutions, Inc.

Comments on the negative pressure created by the Capillary Flow properties of Hydrofera Blue™ Wound Dressings

 by Theodore L. Heying PhD

A Comparison of Two Antimicrobial Dressings A Randomized Prospective Trial Comparing PVA Foam with Two Organic Pigments to a Silver Based Wound Dressing

 by Patricia Conwell R.N., B.S., C.W.C.N., Lisa Mikulski R.N., B.S.N., Mark Tramontozzi M.D., F.A.C.S.

Case Studies

A Unique Approach to Heal a Neonate’s Open Abdomen Using Gentian Violet/ Methylene Blue PVA Anti-Bacterial Foam

 By Stephanie Furtado, RN BScN NSWOC MClScWHMcMaster Children’s Hospital, Hamilton, Ontario, Canada

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Our Frequently Asked Questions

Yes. Hydrate with Sterile water or Saline. The consistency of wound exudate may be too thick and may not allow the pores in the foam to completely open.
No
No. In order to prevent this situation, please re-evaluate your cover dressing. If you have a highly draining wound, the cover dressing should be absorptive. If you have a dry wound and need to add moisture, the cover dressing should be occlusive.
The bacterial load in those areas is very high and the dressing should be changed.
HFB has been used successfully with HBO for years but please refer to your on-site safety officer to determine if our product is cleared for your facility.
The bacterial load in those areas is very high and the dressing should be changed.

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