Bedsores sprays

Life is a complicated thing, and it is simply impossible to insure yourself against all its unpleasant manifestations. If grief has visited the house, and a bedridden patient has appeared in it, then in addition to treating the main disease, relatives will have to take care of special care aimed at preventing bedsores, which make the life of such patients simply unbearable. But help is very close. On the pharmacy shelves you can always find cream, ointment, wipes, solution, gel or spray for bedsores, which will significantly ease the patient's life, protecting the skin and the entire body from dangerous complications.

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Indications decubitus sprays

In order to understand how effective such a method of skin protection and treatment as a spray from bedsores is, it is necessary to understand the changes in the skin that occur as a result of pressure on it for a long time. And this process turns out to be much more complicated than it seems at first glance.

The fact is that squeezing the skin and subcutaneous layer under the weight of the body leads to thinning of the subcutaneous layer and disruption of blood circulation in the tissues. The latter in turn affects the nutrition of the cells. If you press on the skin in one place for a long time, the cells do not receive enough oxygen, which causes oxygen starvation. The supply of nutrients to the body's cells stops, and they gradually die, resulting in areas of necrotic (dying) skin.

Bedsores go through 4 stages in their development:

• The first stage (the mildest) manifests itself as a slight irritation with the appearance of redness on the skin, but no wounds or ulcers are observed yet. This condition does not pose any danger, patients are only bothered by minor discomfort in the form of numbness and tingling at the site of compression.
• At the second stage, pain in the affected area joins the usual sensations, peeling, ulcers appear, the skin in this area swells and noticeable seals form. Gradually, the process moves to deeper layers of the skin and under the skin.
• The third stage is characterized by the death of soft tissue in the deep layers, which sometimes occurs with the release of fluid.
• At the fourth (most dangerous) stage, the necrosis process goes so far that it reaches the bones and tendons. It is at this stage that the risk of intoxication of the body and blood poisoning by tissue decay products is too great.

The first stage of the process does not require special treatment. All measures should be aimed at preventing its further development. This is where aerosol anti-bedsore agents can help, since one of the indications for the use of many of them is the prevention of inflammatory processes on the skin.

At the 2nd stage, specialized sprays already have a therapeutic and prophylactic effect, relieving inflammation, destroying bacteria in wounds, leading to faster healing of skin damage.

Treatment of stages 3 and 4 is carried out surgically, and only then does it become advisable to use antibacterial and anti-inflammatory agents, including anti-bedsore sprays.

The attending physician determines which spray to choose in a given situation, based on the severity of the process. Self-medication may not only fail to bring the desired result, but also worsen the condition of the patient's soft tissues. In addition, sprays alone often cannot solve the problem; complex treatment with various drugs is necessary to stop the process of tissue necrosis and restore damaged surfaces.

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Pharmacodynamics

What effect do anti-bedsore sprays have on body tissues? To understand this, we need to consider the pharmacodynamics of these drugs.

In fact, all sprays for bedsores have an anti-inflammatory effect, relieve swelling and redness on the skin. In addition, they have antiseptic and antibacterial properties. Most often, sprays contain antimicrobial components that are sensitive to a wide range of pathogenic microorganisms that can parasitize on the wound surface. The death of bacteria occurs as a result of disruption of protein synthesis in their cells.

Many sprays contain a wound-healing component. Often, this role is played by sea buckthorn oil, plantain extract, celandine, etc., which are well known for their effectiveness in this regard.

Anti-bedsore sprays help to cope not only with skin lesions, but also with the accompanying pain sensations due to the inclusion of an anesthetic component, such as anesthesin.

Special sprays used at stages 3 and 4 of pressure ulcer development contain components that can cleanse wounds of purulent discharge and necrotic masses, as well as reduce the amount of fluid released.

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Dosing and administration

The method of application and dosage of preventive sprays against bedsores are specified in the instructions for these products. Usually, sprays are recommended to be applied to clean and dry skin, with the exception of Menalind foam, spraying from a distance of 10-20 cm, after shaking the can. "Kavilon" should be applied in 1-2 layers, "Second Skin" allows for the application of 3 more layers after the previous ones have dried. Menalind skin protector can be applied in one place, spreading over the skin with your hands in a layer of the required thickness.

When spraying the product, the can should be held vertically.

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Effective sprays for preventing bedsores

The eternal truth that it is easier to prevent a disease than to cure it is more relevant in this situation than ever. It is very difficult to stop the process of tissue death that has begun in a bedridden patient, so it is necessary to take all measures to prevent damage to the skin. Such measures include regularly turning the patient over, using special water mattresses, creams and, of course, preventive sprays for bedsores, diaper rash and other irritations that arise due to constant contact of the skin with the bed, as well as feces, if the person is unable to get up and go to the toilet due to illness.

It is difficult to indicate specific names of sprays for bedsores, since most of these products are non-specific and find their application in various areas of human life: medicine, cosmetology and even veterinary medicine.

"Cavilon", which is also called a liquid plaster, is a preventative measure against diaper rash and irritation, as well as for preventing infection of skin lesions, including stage 1 and 2 bedsores.

Cavilon is a quick-drying solution that forms a thin protective film on the patient's skin that does not allow moisture and bacteria to pass through, but allows the skin to breathe. The protective effect of this film lasts for 3 days. At the same time, its use does not complicate therapy with other drugs.

"Kavilon" does not cause allergic or painful reactions, it does not contribute to the development of tissue necrosis, performing only the role of a protective barrier. However, there are some contraindications for use. The liquid patch is not used as the only protection for open wounds, skin integrity violations that require additional protection with a special antibacterial bandage, and in cases where an infection has already entered the wound.

The drug should not be combined with other creams, ointments and lotions.

Cavilon is approved for use in both adult and neonatal patients.

For the care of bedridden patients, both pharmaceutical and cosmetic products with anti-inflammatory and protective properties are suitable.

Menalind is a series of special cosmetics used to care for dry mature skin. However, experience shows that they are no less effective as a preventive measure against bedsores in bedridden patients. They perfectly cleanse, moisturize and protect dry skin from damage.

For example, the cleansing foam from this series allows for hygienic procedures to be carried out without soap and water. The product from the spray can is applied to the skin or a soft cloth, which is used to wipe the patient's skin.

The Menalind series also includes a protective oil spray and a skin protector, which form a protective barrier on the skin in the form of a transparent thin film, protecting the skin from drying out and the influence of negative environmental factors, and also stimulating regenerative processes in tissues.

Our resourceful people do not limit their search for remedies for bedsores to only "human" preparations. Veterinary products are also used to combat this problem. For example, a spray with aluminum for treating various wounds in animals with the unusual name "Second Skin".

This product cannot be called a full-fledged spray for bedsores, however, its composition, which includes anti-inflammatory and wound-healing extracts of celandine and plantain, as well as active aluminum powder, which creates a protective film on the skin, speaks in favor of using the spray to prevent the development of inflammatory processes on the skin. Having also a noticeable antimicrobial effect, "Second Skin" is also suitable for healing small wounds that have already formed.

Like Menalind, this drug has no side effects, except for hypersensitivity reactions to the components, and is not capable of causing an overdose.

It is not recommended to use the veterinary spray for more than 2 weeks. However, some precautions must be taken, since "Second Skin" has coloring properties.

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Therapeutic and prophylactic sprays for bedsores

At the first stages of bedsore formation, the above-described drugs may also be effective, but sometimes their effect is not enough. Then, products containing active antiseptic, antibacterial, anesthetic and anti-inflammatory components come to the rescue.

"Panthenol", known to everyone as an indispensable remedy for sunburn, turns out to be no less effective in treating bedsores. Dexpanthenol, the main active ingredient of the drug, has not only an anti-inflammatory effect, it also restores metabolism in soft tissues, increases the strength of collagen fibers, and has a regenerating effect on the skin.

The drug has excellent penetrating and cooling properties, removing heat and irritation in the area of damage. The disadvantage of the drug is that this spray, used for bedsores, does not have sufficient antimicrobial properties, so it is advisable to apply it after treating the wound surface with antiseptics. After that, "Panthenol" is sprayed in a thin layer on the affected skin, where it forms a thin therapeutic and prophylactic film.

It is recommended to apply the preparation 1 to 4 times a day. If the product is used for a long time, it is necessary to take short breaks to avoid affecting the synthesis of hormones in the body. Do not use on wet wounds!

Side effects of Panthenol are extremely rare and are associated with hypersensitivity reactions to the components of the drug.

Interaction with other drugs should be discussed with the attending physician to prescribe the optimal regimen for their administration. In the meantime, it is worth noting that "Panthenol" is able to prolong the action of the cardiac muscle relaxant "Succinylcholine".

"Panthenol" is recommended to be used before the expiration date, which is 24 months. In order for the product to remain effective during this time, it is necessary to observe the necessary storage conditions: protect the product from direct sunlight and store at a temperature of 15-25 degrees.

"Acerbin" is a universal wound-healing and antiseptic agent based on malic, benzoic and salicylic acid, equally effective in helping with insect bites and burns, as well as in the case of treating infected, difficult-to-heal wounds. The drug has a noticeable anti-inflammatory and anesthetic effect, helps cleanse the wound, effectively fights various infections in it, stimulates wound healing and regeneration of damaged tissues.

The drug is safe for both adult patients and children. It has no contraindications for use, except for hypersensitivity to its components. It can be used during pregnancy and lactation.

The main side effect of the drug can be called a slight burning sensation in the area of application. But this symptom does not require discontinuation of the drug, unlike allergic reactions, which, although rare, do occur.

"Acerbin" does not form a protective film, so the application site should be covered with a sterile bandage. It is possible to apply the preparation directly to the dressing material and then place it on the wound surface. At the beginning of treatment, it is recommended to use the spray 2-3 times a day, and when the wound begins to heal, switch to a single application.

Interaction with other drugs. Of the components included in the drug, salicylic acid is most likely to react. This is precisely why you should consult a doctor. Salicylic acid is incompatible with "Resorcinol" and zinc oxide. And it can increase the side effects of other drugs ("Methotrexate", hypoglycemic drugs, sulfonylurea derivatives).

The drug does not cause overdose and does not require special storage conditions. The temperature in the storage place should be within 15-25 degrees.

"Vitargol" is nothing more than an aqueous solution of colloidal silver (bio-silver), which has anti-inflammatory and antimicrobial action. It is used as an antibacterial agent in the complex therapy of bedsores, wounds, dental and ENT diseases.

It is recommended to apply the preparation 3 to 5 times a day. In case of serious injuries, additional wound protection in the form of a sterile bandage may be required. The duration of therapy should not exceed 10 days.

"Vitargol" has virtually no side effects or contraindications for use, with the exception of hypersensitivity reactions.

The drug should be stored at room temperature, and after opening the bottle - in the refrigerator. Shelf life is 1.5 years.

On the shelves of pharmacies you can also find a special cosmetic lotion "EmikSi", designed for the care of bedridden patients. It is also available in the form of an aerosol. This spray for bedsores is famous for its anti-inflammatory, analgesic and antimicrobial action. It cleanses the skin well and, thanks to the propolis extract, saturates it with the necessary useful substances.

This is a caring lotion that has a positive effect on damaged skin, as a result of which its condition noticeably improves. However, it is advisable to use it only in the early stages of skin damage in bedridden patients, as well as as a preventive measure to prevent irritation and skin necrosis.

Antibacterial Medicinal Sprays for Bedsores

In cases where an infection gets into wounds or microdamages on the skin, the treatment of bedsores becomes more difficult. Here, antiseptics alone are often not enough; stronger medications are needed that can quickly prevent the growth and reproduction of bacteria. Antibiotics are one of these medications.

Whatever the name of the antibacterial sprays that help with bedsores, their action should first of all be aimed at fighting the infection, and only then at tissue restoration.

So, "Levovinisol" belongs to the group of bacteriostatic antibiotics with a wide spectrum of action. For ease of use, it is available in the form of an aerosol.

The active substance of the spray - chloramphenicol, also known as levomycetin - passes through the cell membrane of bacteria and disrupts protein synthesis in them, which leads to the death of microorganisms. In addition, the components of the drug help cleanse the wound surface, heal wounds and regenerate the skin at the site of damage (epithelialization).

The preparation is used on infected surfaces, the area of which does not exceed 20 cm ². The product is applied to the skin by spraying from a distance of 20-30 cm. This should be done no more than 2-3 times a week, but in the case of severe tissue damage, daily use is also acceptable.

Side effects of the drug are limited to a burning sensation at the site of application, which passes very quickly and does not require discontinuation of treatment. Among the contraindications for use, it is worth highlighting intolerance to levomycetin. In addition, the drug is not used on extensive granulated wounds.

"Olazol" is a sea buckthorn spray for bedsores and purulent wounds. Sea buckthorn oil acts here as a wound-healing component, and the bacteriostatic effect is achieved by introducing levomycetin and boric acid into the composition of the drug. The composition of the drug also contains anesthesin, which provides the drug with an analgesic effect at the site of application.

The aerosol is equipped with a removable spray head, which allows you to use the product very economically. The medicine is applied from a distance of no more than 5 cm from the end of the nozzle to the wound surface. The consumption of the drug and the thickness of the applied layer are regulated by the force of pressing the valve of the head. The frequency of use of the spray depends on the severity of the injury and the degree of wound healing, in any case it should not exceed 4 times a day.

"Olazol" is not used in patients with impaired renal function, hypersensitivity to the components of the drug, in children under 2 years of age, as well as during pregnancy and lactation. Do not use on large wound surfaces.

Long-term therapy with Olazol may provoke the onset of unpleasant symptoms: migraines, cloudiness of consciousness, seizures, decreased urine volume, peeling of the wound surface during epithelialization, as well as various digestive disorders, which from acute toxic become chronic. These symptoms are characteristic of an overdose of the drug. With short-term use of the drug, side effects are usually not observed.

Therapy with the drug should not be combined in time with the application of other antimicrobial agents in order to avoid drug interactions with other drugs.

The aerosol should be stored in places where children have limited access, away from heat and heating systems. Avoid hitting and dropping the can to avoid damage. Shelf life is 2 years.

The story about the popular drug "Chemi Spray" should begin with the fact that this is a remedy for the treatment of animals, not people, which, like "Second Skin", turned out to be quite effective in the treatment of bedsores, as a result of which it became widespread.

"Chemi Spray" belongs to the group of combined antimicrobial drugs. Bacteriostatic action is achieved by including gentian violet, chloramphenicol and chlortetracycline hydrochloride in the composition of the product. These substances block the function of bacterial cell ribosomes responsible for the synthesis of proteins and amino acids.

The drug has a strong antibacterial and antifungal effect. This makes it possible to use it in complex therapy of severe wound infections.

Indications for the use of the veterinary drug are wounds and abscesses in animals, however, "Chemi Spray" is successfully used to treat infected wounds and bedsores in humans. A major drawback of this drug is its color. The suspension in the can has a bright purple hue, so it is advisable to cover the place of application of the drug with a bandage.

The preparation should be sprayed onto the skin from a distance of 20 cm for at least 2 seconds. Before using the spray, the wound should be prepared for the procedure, for which purulent and necrotic masses should be carefully removed from it. The product can be applied to the skin no more than 3 times a day and no longer than 10 days.

Side effects of the drug are limited to allergic reactions due to intolerance to levomycetin. No cases of overdose have been reported.

No matter how effective the veterinary spray may seem, it should only be used as a last resort. The product has a strong drying effect, so its use is limited to oily skin. Otherwise, significant discomfort cannot be avoided when using the product.

An important point in the therapy with the drug "Chemi Spray" is the limitation of its action. Having a strong antimicrobial effect, this spray for bedsores, of course, helps to cope with severe bacterial infections in a short time, but this is the limit of its action. In the future, the patient will need therapy using wound healing agents, aseptic dressings, as well as other antibacterial agents in the form of ointments and creams. "Chemi Spray" makes sense to use only as part of a complex therapy for bedsores, and not as an independent therapeutic agent.

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