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How Effective Is Santyl For Bed Sores?
Question: How effective is Santyl for bed soresy
Brief Answer:
Very effective.
Detailed Answer:
Hi.
Thanks for your query, albeit very small and specific.
Santyl is very effective in treatment of bedsores.
Santyl is a collagen and it helps by removing the dead tissues, dies not harm the normal tissues and promotes the formation of new and healthy tissue. You should not use any silver or iodine ointments when using Santyl.
I am sure that your Doctor / Nurse would definitely tell you the proper way of using this.
I hope this answer helps you to get a proper diagnosis, and get a proper further treatment. Please feel free to ask for more or if you need further clarifications if you feel there is a gap of communication.
Very effective.
Detailed Answer:
Hi.
Thanks for your query, albeit very small and specific.
Santyl is very effective in treatment of bedsores.
Santyl is a collagen and it helps by removing the dead tissues, dies not harm the normal tissues and promotes the formation of new and healthy tissue. You should not use any silver or iodine ointments when using Santyl.
I am sure that your Doctor / Nurse would definitely tell you the proper way of using this.
I hope this answer helps you to get a proper diagnosis, and get a proper further treatment. Please feel free to ask for more or if you need further clarifications if you feel there is a gap of communication.
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