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Janine Ashton
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Tissue Viability Nurse
Nurse Directors Unit
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14.09.2015
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November 2017
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Guideline Title: Integrated Tissue Viability Guidance and
Formulary
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ContentsContents21Introduction32Statement of intent33Community
Wound Formulary43.1Formulary Products54Bandage
options124.1Compression bandage use124.2Other
Bandages145Emollients156Skin Protection167Compression Hosiery
Options168Appliances and Other Medical Devices189Community Tissue
Viability Guidance Products1910Specialist Products20111st Dressing
Pack for District Nurses Teams21121st Dressing How Does it
Work?2113Drug Protocol for Skin Infections2214References23
Introduction
The Integrated Wound Formulary for ANHSFT Acute Hospital
supports the Integrated Tissue Viability Policy and Wound
Management Guidelines. It has been devised collaboratively by the
members of the Airedale NHS Foundation Trust (ANHSFT) and Bradford
District Care Foundation Trust (BDCFT) Integrated Tissue Viability
Service.
The wide range of products included in the Community Wound
Formulary will assist clinicians in making informed clinical
management decisions appropriate for specific stages of wound
healing.
In exceptional circumstances where a suitable dressing cannot be
found in the formulary further information and advice must be
sought from the Integrated Tissue Viability Service.
Statement of intent
Airedale NHS Foundation Trust fully recognises that the
obligation to implement guidance should not override any individual
clinician to practice in a particular way if that variation can be
fully justified in accordance with Bolam Principles. Such variation
in clinical practice might be both reasonable and justified at an
individual patient level in line with best professional judgement.
In this context, clinical guidelines do not have the force of law.
However, the Trust will expect clear documentation of the reasons
for such a decision and for this variation. In addition, any
decision by an individual patient to refuse treatment in line with
best practice must be respected, escalated to the consultant and
fully documented in the appropriate records of care/treatment
Community Wound Formulary
All products listed are available on Prescription unless
indicated.
* indicates items only available from NHS Supplies or direct
from manufacturers.
The following rating is a cost code system for products within
the recommended product groupings;
Green, is for ‘go’
Amber, is for ‘caution’
Red, is for ‘stop and think’
Green indicates items that are comparable in cost within their
product group
G
Amber indicates items are costly. Also more costly than the
comparisons in the green product group
A
Red indicates items that are more costly than the comparisons in
the green or amber product group
R
Formulary Products
Recommended Product Group
Cost code
Alternative Product
Cost code
Dressing Packs
Nurse It – Sterile dressing pack
Small / Medium gloves
Medium / Large gloves
G
Softdrape
Small, Medium or Large gloves
State size of gloves required
*Only available through NHS supplies
G
Gauze Swabs
Sterile pack 5 x 4ply swabs
To be used to cleanse wounds or as alternative to dressing
pack
G
Wound Measurement Grids
Wound Care Grid (Coloplast) Box of 50
*Only available through NHS Supplies
G
Tape
Clinipore Range
Paper based – suitable for sensitive skin & long term
use
G
Hyperfix Range
Fabric based – suitable for securing dressings, catheters,
cannulas
A
Wound Contact Layers
Softpore Range
Self-adhesive absorbent perforated plastic film faced dressing
for low to moderately exuding wounds
G
Non to Low Adherent
Atrauman Range (one of 1st line products for leg ulcer
pathway)
Non-Adherent polyester mesh wound contact layer impregnated with
neutral triglycerides.
Effective for up to 7 days
G
Recommended Product Group
Cost code
Alternative Product
Cost code
Adaptic Touch Range
Non-adhering silicone dressing, flexible open mesh wound contact
layer.
A
Urgo Start Range (one of 1st line products for leg ulcer
pathway)
Non-adherent non-occlusive contact layer derived from
LipidoColliod technology. Composed of polyester mesh impregnated
with hydrocolloid and petroleum jelly and Nano-Oligosaccharides
Factor particles to promote faster healing in chronic wounds. Use
for minimum of 4 weeks to see benefits.
A
Hydrogels
Intrasite Gel Range
Amorphous Hydrogel partially hydrated to donate moisture. For
low to moderately exuding wounds shallow, deep and excoriated
skin
G
Kerralite Cool
The dressings are constructed of a fluid-repellent, flexible and
highly breathable polyurethane film layer with a Pro-ionic gel
contact layer. Soothing, debriding and moisture-balancing
dressings
G
Films
Tegaderm Film Range
Transparent vapour permeable dressing for non or lightly exuding
superficial epithelialising and minor wounds
G
IV3000 Range
Film dressing for IV/subcutaneous therapy sites
G
Film with Silicone
Mepitel Film
Breathable film dressing with soft silicone adhesive, for
treatment of superficial skin injuries, surgical wounds, burns
& pressure ulcer grades 1 & 2
G
Hydrocolloids
DuoDerm Extra Thin Range
Thin adhesive Hydrocolloid dressing. For dry to low exuding
wounds
G
Tegaderm Hydrocolloid Range
Adhesive Hydrocolloid with film backing layer. Highly absorbent
for moderate to heavily exuding wounds. Does not contain gelatine
or animal derivatives.
G
Protease Modulators
Flivasorb Range
Super absorbent wound dressing with non-adherent contact layer
containing sodiumpolyacrylate and super absorbent particles.
Suitable for heavily exuding wounds e.g. lymphorrhea. Can be used
under compression.
G
UrgoClean Range (one of 1st line products for leg ulcer
pathway)
Soft adherent hydro de-sloughing absorbent dressing for
non-infected, exuding and/or sloughy wounds
G
Gelling Fibre
Exufiber
Sterile non – woven dressing designed to be used on a range of
highly exuding wounds including leg ulcers, foot ulcers and
surgical wounds. When dressing comes into contact with exudate it
transforms into a gel.
G
Aquacel Extra Range
Non-woven pad or ribbon dressing composed of sodium
carboxymethylcellulose. Has extra absorbent properties and
transforms to a soft gel. Also has protease modulating
properties.
A
Alginates
Sorbsan Range
Calcium alginate fibre non-woven highly absorbent for moderate
to heavy exuding wounds. Not suitable for dry or necrotic
wounds.
G
Kaltostat Range
Calcium sodium alginate fibre dressing for moderate to heavily
exuding wounds. Promotes haemostasis.
A
Foams Adhesive and Non-adhesive
Tegaderm Foam Range
Polyurethane foam dressing with semi-permeable film backing
layer for low to moderate exuding wounds
G
Urgotul Absorb Border
Absorbent foam dressing with shower proof silicone border. Has a
TLC healing matrix in contact with the wound to promote healing and
an extra absorbent layer to collect excess exudate.
G
Mepilex Range
Absorbent foam with soft silicone contact layer and film
backing
A
Lyofoam Range
Polyurethane foam dressing
G
Absorbent Dressings
Zetuvit E Range
Absorbent cellulose dressing with fluid repellent backing.
Moderate to heavily exuding wounds. Can be used under
compression.
G
Super Absorbent Dressings
Zetuvit Plus range
Super absorbent wound dressing pad for the treatment of
superficial, heavily exuding wounds. Can be used under
compression.
G
Flivasorb Range
Super absorbent wound dressing, non-adherent contact layer.
Suitable for heavily exuding wounds e.g. lymphorrhea. Can be used
under compression
G
Odour Control
Clinisorb Range
Use as secondary dressing
Activate charcoal cloth between layers of nylon/viscose rayon.
Exudate will reduce dressing effectiveness. Suitable for malodorous
wounds.
G
Carboflex Range
Non-adhesive primary dressing with absorbent wound contact
layer, activated charcoal central pad and a water resistant top
layer Suitable for malodorous wounds
A
Actisorb Silver 220
Primary dressing
Activated charcoal dressing designed to trap wound malodour
whilst protecting the wound from infection. For most types of
chronic wounds i.e. malodorous infected, carcinomas, ulcerative,
traumatic and surgical wounds.
G
Antimicrobials
Silvercel non-adherent range
Silver alginate inner layer which releases silver ions into
wound fluid and a non-adherent outer layer. Use as primary dressing
for moderate to heavily exuding wounds where there is infection or
increased risk of infection. Use for limited period of time. Use
for 2 weeks and reassess.
G
Aquacel Ag+Extra Range
Non-woven dressing silver impregnated Hyrdofibre and enhanced
with anti-biofilm technology. For moderate to high exuding wounds
that are infected and where bacteria are a suspected cause or
factor in chronicity and non-progression.
Use for 2 weeks and reassess.
A
Inadine Range
Non-adherent dressing impregnated with 10% povidone iodine.
For mummification of wounds such as diabetic foot wounds.
G
Iodoflex
Cadexomer iodine dressing with iodine for the treatment of
chronic exuding wounds. Contains 0.9% povidone iodine
A
Medihoney Range
Standardised antibacterial honey dressing
Medihoney tube; standardised medical grade honey - single
patient use tube
Medihoney Wound Gel; standardised medical grade honey with
combined waxes and oils – single patient use tube
Medihoney Apinate; contains calcium alginate
Medihoney Gel Sheet; contains sodium alginate
Medihoney Tulle Dressing; non-adherent impregnated dressing.
Medihoney HCS
Hydrogel Colloidal sheet
G
Askina Calgitrol Range
Alginate matrix that forms a gel when in contact with exdate,
allowing controlled and sustained release of silver ions into the
wound.
G
Bandage options
Compression bandage use
All bandages must be applied in accordance with manufactures
instructions e.g. spiral, figure of eight etc.
Two layer bandage systems offer less bulk, greater mobility of
the limb and promote better concordance than 4 layer systems.
KTwo, Coban 2 and Actico systems are all licensed for use in
venous, lymphovenous and oedematous conditions. These systems exert
high pressure peaks intermittently during mobility and a lower
resting pressure. These pressure variations allow the lymph vessels
to fill and thus facilitate lymph flow.
KTwo
The first layer is a short-stretch compressive fabric
The second layer is a cohesive, compressive elastic bandage
The ankle circumference must be measured to ensure the correct
kit size is selected
KTwo reduced compression kits available. Latex free kits
available
Coban 2
The first layer is a inner comfort latex free foam layer
The second layer is a compressive bandage
The kit is suitable for all ankle circumferences
Coban 2 Lite (reduced) compression kit available
Actico
Layer 1. Undercast padding is required for all limbs. Normal
shaped limbs will require 1 or more rolls of padding. For
lymphovenous disease, oedematous limb shape distortion use as many
as required to equalise the pressure, reshape the limb, fill
hollows etc.
Layer 2. Cohesive short stretch bandage. Application is
dependent on care management plan and if dealing with normal or
oedematous distorted limb shapes.
All offer various bandages sizes, when treating lymphovenous
disease, distorted limb shapes. It is essential that the correct
bandage width is selected and padding is applied in accordance with
manufacturer’s guidance
Sizes used are generally (manufactures width may vary)
· 8cm bandage toe to ankle
· 10cm bandage ankle to knee
· 12cm bandage knee to mid or high thigh (as required)
Toe bandages if toes are swollen (conforming bandage) must be
applied
Long Stretch multi-layer bandaging is a compression bandaging
system (sub-bandage pressure 35-40mmHg at the ankle) that
incorporates elastic layers to achieve a sustained level of
compression over time and NOT suitable for patients with
lymphovenous disease, oedematous limb shape distortion (sustained
pressure significantly reduces lymphatic refill).
Long Stretch Multi-layer generally consists of:
Layer 1: Under-cast padding
Layer 2: Retention bandage
Layer 3: Compression bandage class 3a or 3c depending on ankle
size
Layer 4: Cohesive compression bandage
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DEPARTMENT
Other Bandages
Recommended Product Group
Cost code
Alternative Product
Cost code
Tubular bandages
Comfifast
Elasticated viscose stockinette retention bandage
G
Actifast 2-way stretch
For abnormally shaped oedematous limbs
ActiFast 2-way stretch tubular retention bandage, cut to
size
G
Bandage Wadding & Undercast Padding
Cellona Range
Padding layer for under compression
G
K-Soft Range
Compression sub bandage wadding
G
Light Weight conforming bandage
Actiwrap Range
e.g. 6cm x 4m size for chronic oedema toe bandaging
G
Retention bandages
K-Lite
Type 2 light support
10cm x 4.5m, 10cm x 5.25m
G
Elastic compression bandages and kit components
K-Plus 10cm x 8.7m
K-Plus long 10cm x 10.25
3a compression
Ko-Flex 10cm x 6m
3a cohesive compression
K-Three C
3c high compression bandage for ankles greater than 25cm
G
Short Stretch Inelastic compression bandages
Actico
Cohesive short stretch cotton bandages suitable for venous leg
ulceration and chronic oedema
8cm x 6m; 10cm x 6m; 12cm x 6m
G
2 layer compression Systems
K Two system Range
Composite 1st layer short stretch compressive fabric & 2nd
layer cohesive elastic bandage. Also available as reduced
option.
Suitable for venous oedema
G
Coban system
Latex free foam padding layer & cohesive compression
bandage.
Also available as lite option.
Suitable for chronic oedema
G
Emollients
Emollients (All can be used as soap substitutes)
Emulsifying Ointment 500g
G
Hydromol Ointment
A
Epaderm Cream
G
Double base Gel
G
Skin Protection
SKIN PROTECTION
Cavilon No sting barrier Film Range
To be used as barrier against body fluids (e.g. urine, faeces)
or adhesives. Protects for up to 72 hours. Can be used on broken
skin. Use for 2 weeks & reassess.
Cavilon Durable Barrier Cream Range
To be used as barrier against irritation from body fluids &
prevention of skin damage. Daily or every 3rd wash. Not for use on
broken skin. Use for 2 weeks & reassess.
Medihoney Barrier Cream Range
Silicone based containing
Medihoney Antibacterial Honey. Helps prevent maceration &
excoriation around wounds, skin folds, and pressure areas. Apply as
required. Protects against body fluid (incontinence) & maintain
skin pH. Use for 2 weeks & reassess
Proshield foam and spray cleanser
Moisturising cleanser designed to minimise irritation of intact
or injured skin associated with incontinence
Proshield Plus
Barrier cream indicated for use on intact or injured skin
associated with incontinence
Compression Hosiery Options
Compression hosiery classification and use
Compression hosiery is available in different sizes, lengths and
compression classifications.
Legs must be measured in accordance with each manufacturers own
guide.
Readymade and made to measure is available in all
classifications.
It should be noted that there is a difference of compression
between:
· Circular knit (2 way stretch) are suitable for patients with
no or minimal oedema and limb shape distortion
· Flat knit made to measure (1 way stretch) are suitable for
patients with minimal to gross chronic limb oedema / distortion
and/or rebound oedema as the hosiery does not curl, twist or
tourniquet (Doherty Morgan & Moffatt 2006)
· British standards – circular knit only for patients without
limb oedema (garment life span 12 weeks)
· European standards – circular knit and flat knit for patients
with limb oedema (garment life span 24 weeks) (Johnson 2002)
Two layer hosiery kits comprising of a liner and outer stocking
when combined give 40mmHg compression or worn as separate
components are available in British and European classifications
(SIGN 2010)
Compression Class
British Classification
For patients WITHOUT oedema
European Classification
For patients WITH oedema
Class 1
14 – 17 mmHg
18 – 21 mmHg
Class 2
18 – 24 mmHg
23 – 32 mmHg
Class 3
25 – 35 mmHg
34 – 36 mmHg
Class 4
NOT AVAILABLE
49 – 70 mmHg
When considering the type of compression to use, practitioners
should take into account:
· Practitioner level of expertise and knowledge of products
available
· Hosiery that meets clinical needs that is, patients should be
offered the strongest compression that maintains concordance (SIGN
2010)
· Patient preference, lifestyle and likely concordance
· Required frequency of application e.g. ability to don on and
off
· Size and shape of leg (if readymade or made to measure is
required)
· Chronic Oedema, defined as long standing oedema of greater
than 3 months duration must be treated with European circular or
flat knit hosiery dependant on limb distortion
· Latex allergy (Latex free hosiery is available)
· Quality of product and cost comparisons
Appliances and Other Medical Devices
Exudate Management
Draina S (B Braun), Wound Drainage Pouch
For management of small to large wounds with low to high levels
of exudate.
Available in 3 sizes; mini, medium and large.
Can be cut to size and available with clip or port.
All Purpose Boot
Kerraped
All purpose boot that keeps dressings and toes clean and
dry.
Available in a range of sizes to accommodate bulky dressings and
bandages.
Kerraped Plantar Ulcer Offloading Therapeutic Shoe System
A shoe designed to mechanically offload pressure from the ulcer
and peri-ulcer area.
Dressing Protection
Limbo Range
Transparent limb-shaped plastic cover with flexible seal at the
opening. Used to keep leg or foot dressings dry during bathing or
showering.
Seal-Tight Range
Waterproof dressing protector, latex free, can be fully
submerged. Used to keep leg or foot dressings dry during bathing or
showering.
Redistribution Pressure Product
KerraPro Pressure Reducing Pads
Silicone pads that help to protect the skin of at risk patients
as part of a pressure ulcer prevention programme. Can be reused on
the same patient. Only use on healthy intact or recently healed
skin.
Physical Debridement Pad
Debrisoft
Soft and flexible fleecy pad that binds to debris, locking it
into the fibres. It removes wound debris, necrotic material,
slough, exudate and long standing hyperkeratotic tissue from
surrounding skin.
Dermasilk Undersocks
Silk garment for use in the management of contact
dermatitis.
Community Tissue Viability Guidance Products
THE FOLLOWING ITEMS SHOULD ONLY BE USED FOLLOWING DISCUSSION
WITH A TISSUE VIABILITY NURSE.
Flamazine
Broad spectrum white hydrophilic antibacterial cream containing
Silver Sulfadiazine 1% in an oil and water base. Effective topical
antimicrobial active against most strains of gram positive and gram
negative bacteria.
Prontosan Solution
Wound irrigation solution containing Betadine which is a gentle
effective surfactant which penetrates disturbs and removes bio-film
and wound debris, and Polyhexamethylene Biguanide (PHMB). Helps
control bacterial levels.
Urgotul
A flexible wound contact layer with lipido-colloid technology
for dry to heavily exuding wounds. Can be left in-situ for 7 days.
Requires secondary dressing.
Urgotul SSD
Non adherent, non-occlusive, antibacterial contact layer for non
to lightly exuding wounds with signs of infection or critically
colonisation.
Acticoat, Acticoat Flex and Acticoat Absorbent range
Acticoat; Antimicrobial dressing with absorbent rayon/polyester
core between 2 layers of nanocrystalline sliver-coated, low
adherent polyethylene net.
Acticoat Flex Antimicrobial barrier with flexible, low adherent
polyester layer coated with nanocrystalline silver.
Acticoat Absorbent; Calcium alginate fibre coated on other
surfaces with nanocrystalline silver. Combines the absorbency of
alginates with the antimicrobial properties of silver.
Polymem Range
Polyurethane foam containing a non-ionic surfactant which is
activated by moisture and claimed to facilitate wound cleansing, a
humectant (glycerol) which prevents the dressing drying out and
adhering to the wound bed, and a starch copolymer to enhance the
fluid handling properties of the foam. Also available with
silver.
Promogram Range
Promogram; Composite of oxidised regenerated cellulose and
collagen. Inactivates proteases and protects grow factors. Can be
used under compression.
Promogram Prisma; Composite of oxidised regenerated cellulose,
collagen and silver. Inactivates proteases and protects grow
factors. Can be used under compression.
Drawtex
A hydro-conductive debridement dressing used to debride the
wound where barriers exist e.g. excess exudates, increased
bio-burden, and devitalised sloughy tissue. Modulates harmful
MMPs
Comfeel Plus Pressure Relieving Dressing
Hydrocolloid based dressing pad with 6mm thick foam in 3
concentric rings that can be removed to match the size of the
pressure ulcer beneath.
Specialist Products
The following products can ONLY be commenced by Podiatry or
following referral to a Tissue Viability Nurse.
Negative Pressure Wound Therapy
Negative Pressure Wound Therapy (NPWT) is a mechanical wound
care treatment that uses controlled negative pressure to assist and
accelerate wound healing. Wounds that may benefit from NPWT
include; partial / full thickness pressure ulcers, dehisced
surgical wounds, diabetic / Neuropathic ulcers, venous leg ulcers,
post-surgical wounds.
Larval Therapy / Larval Therapy Bio-Bag
Sterile larvae of ‘Lucilia Sericata’ suitable for debridement of
sloughy and wet necrotic wounds. (Biomonde Clinical Helpline
08452306806)
1st Dressing Pack for District Nurses Teams
The pack is designed to provide District Nurses with access to a
legal and safe emergency supply of wound care products for use on
initial assessment of a patient.
The patient would then obtain future wound care supplies on
prescription, as assessed by the District Nurse with reference to
the Integrated Tissue Viability Guidance and Formulary 2015.
The first dressing pack has been reviewed against;
· Current best practice
· Pact data of items currently prescribed by District Nurses
· District Nurses opinions
· The Integrated Tissue Viability Guidance and Formulary
2015
1st Dressing How Does it Work?
Each member of the District Nurse Team will have a reseal able
plastic bag or wallet which will contain the items listed
below:
The following products is available through NHS Supplies
2 x Cellona 10cm
2 x K-Lite 10cm
10 x Softpore
10cm x 10cm
5 x Allevyn Gentle border
10cm x 10cm
1 x Clinipore
2.5cm
10 x Atrauman
10cm x 7.5cm
5 x Mepitel Film
6.5cm x 7cm
5 x Aquacel Extra
5cm x 5cm
When visiting a new patient with a wound the nurse uses the most
suitable items from the pack and then generates a prescription for
further wound care products in accordance with the wound
assessment.
The pack is then replenished from stock held at the District
Nurse base.
It is stressed that the pack is intended for the first dressing
only, after which the patient should be prescribed the most
appropriate product in accordance with the Tissue Viability
Guidance and Formulary.
Drug Protocol for Skin Infections
SELECTION of ANTIMICROBIALS for TREATMENT of COMMON SKIN
INFECTIONS in ADULTS
INFECTION
COMMENTS
DRUG
DURATION OF TREATMENT
Cellulitis / soft tissue infection, including
Diabetic leg ulcer
Strep pyogenes, Staph aureus
Mild - Flucloxacillin 500mg qds
Penicillin allergy:clarithromycin
250 -500mg QDS
For treatment failure or severe infection refer for possible
hospital admission
7 – 14 days
Diabetic foot ulcers with surrounding soft tissue infection
Staph aureus inc MRSA, streptococci, anaerobes, Gram-negative
organisms
Refer to GP
Refer diabetic foot ulcers for specialist podiatry opinion
Leg ulcers
Only use antibiotics if clinical signs of infection present
Malodorous ulcers
As for cellulitis
Add Metronidazole 400mg qds
Adapted from Bradford Teaching Hospitals NHSFT document by
Alistair Tinto
Assistant Director of Pharmacy - Community and Mental Health
Bradford Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust
Airedale Wharfedale Craven CCG Use of Antimicrobial in Primary
Care
References
Johnson S (2002), Compression hosiery in the treatment and
prevention of leg ulcers, World Wide Wounds
http://www.worldwidewounds.com/2002/september/Johnson/Compression-Hosiery-Leg-Ulcers.html
SIGN (2010) Guideline 120: Management of chronic venous leg
ulcer – Annex 3
http://www.sign.ac.uk/guidelines/fulltext/120/annexes.html