Povidone Iodine Dressing

Update: 2024-10-25

Povidone iodine is an effective antiseptic that does not impede wound healing. Povidone iodine is bactericidal against Gram-positive and -negative organisms. No acquired bacterial resistance or cross-resistance has been reported for iodine. Povidone iodine aids healing in a range of acute and chronic wounds. For covering, cleaning and desinfecting wounds. Doesn't stick to wounds. Forms a porous barrier allowing the wound to 'breathe'.
This dressing is typically used on open wounds that may become infected, before or after surgery or even used on existing infected wounds.
It is a rather thin dressing that comes sandwiched between backing papers. It will usually require some incisions made to allow it to flex for parts of the body such as a finger or toe. It is applied directly to a recently cleaned wound or even over necrotic tissue with no underlying treatment.
 

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