Intermediate Service

Intermediate Wound Care

• Debridement

  • Autolytic (dressings that promote body’s own enzymes)

  • Enzymatic (e.g., collagenase/Santyl)

  • Mechanical (wet-to-dry dressings, irrigation)

  • Sharp/Conservative Instrumental (performed by qualified clinicians)

• Infection & Bioburden Control

  • Antimicrobial dressings (silver, iodine, PHMB, honey)

  • Topical antibiotics/antifungals when indicated

  • Bacteriostatic dressings

• Compression & Offloading

  • Multilayer compression wraps for venous ulcers

  • Total contact casting, removable cast walkers, offloading boots for DFUs