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Should Santyl Collagenase Ointment Be Activated With Saline Moistened Gauze?

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Question : SHOULD SANTYL COLLEGENASE OINTMENT BE ACTIVATED WITH SALINE MOISTENED GAUZE ?
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Answered by Dr. Chobufo Ditah (1 hour later)
Brief Answer:
The wound should be cleansed with sterile saline before applying santyl

Detailed Answer:
Hi and thank you so much for this query.

Saline is used to cleanse the wound before applying santyl and not used to activate it. This means that before applying the ointment, cleanse the affected area with gauze and sterile saline. This is followed by applying the ointment and then you cover it with a sterile gauze.

I hope this helps. I wish you well. Thanks for using our services and do feel free to ask for more information and clarifications if need be.
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Should Santyl Collagenase Ointment Be Activated With Saline Moistened Gauze?

Brief Answer: The wound should be cleansed with sterile saline before applying santyl Detailed Answer: Hi and thank you so much for this query. Saline is used to cleanse the wound before applying santyl and not used to activate it. This means that before applying the ointment, cleanse the affected area with gauze and sterile saline. This is followed by applying the ointment and then you cover it with a sterile gauze. I hope this helps. I wish you well. Thanks for using our services and do feel free to ask for more information and clarifications if need be.