Smith & Nephew Viscopaste PB7 Zinc paste bandage is indicated in the management of minor skin conditions such as eczema or dermatitis. Impregnated with 10% zinc oxide in an emulsifying base. It does not harden and is simple to apply and remove. Soothing to irritated skin. May be used under compression bandages.

Features

• Dimensions : 3 Inch x 10 Yard
• Individually wrapped :Easy identification,Easy storage.
• Open weave bandage : Easy to apply and remove, Will not dry out.
• Moist wound healing environment over an ulcer :Impregnated with zinc paste,Comfortable and soothing.

Indications

• For the management of chronic eczema/dermatitis where occlusion is indicated.
• For the management of leg ulcers. Where venous insufficiency exists, the paste bandage should be adjunct to the graduated compression bandaging.

Precautions

• Failure to detect reduced arterial flow can result in pressure necrosis, amputation, or even death. The risk of a patient having arterial as well as venous disease rises with age.
• Compression bandaging should not be used on patients who have arterial disease (ABPI<0.8) and is not recommended for use on diabetic patients with advanced small vessel disease.
• Where venous insufficiency exists, VISCOPASTE PB7 may be used under graduated compression bandaging, after first assessing the patient to exclude arterial disease. The use of Doppler ultrasound is recommended for this purpose.
• The skin of leg ulcer patients is easily sensitized to topical medicaments - including preservatives. Sensitization should be suspected in patients, particularly where there is a deterioration of the surrounding skin. Such patients should be referred for a specialist consult.