Clinical study reveals comparable effectiveness of TenderWet and enzymatic debridement

The absorbing and rinsing effect of TenderWet active: By means of the Ringer’s solution necroses are softened and broken down, germ-laden exudate is absorbed into the absorbent core and stored there safely. Many different methods are available to the physician for cleansing chronic wounds. Depending on the condition, the wound can be debrided surgically, enzymatically or even bio-surgically. In case of marked necroses and coatings on the wound base, surgical debridement is the procedure of choice. In case of less heavily coated wounds, the use of proteolytic enzymes may be sufficient to cleanse the wound. As an alternative, the autolytic debridement with the TenderWet wound dressing pad has proved to be successful. The wound dressing contains a superabsorbent polyacrylate as a component of its absorbent core. This chemically inert super absorber free from active agents is activated with Ringer’s solution prior to the use of the wound dressing. The Ringer’s solution is then continuously delivered to the wound, and at the same time the wound secretion is absorbed and bound.