Description

The Multidex maintains a moist environment for granulation tissue growth and epithelial proliferation. Multidex mixes with wound exudate to help control wound drainage and to protect against wound dehydration. Multidex controls odors within 24-72 hours while decreasing the amount of purulent exudate present in the wound. Multidex penetrates all irregularities of the wound leaving no dead space. Multidex is non-toxic and is not absorbed systemically.

Note: Multidex does not absorb wound drainage – the secondary cover dressing absorbs drainage.

Indications:

• All wounds, both infected and non-infected
• Dermal ulcers – partial and full thickness, stages II, III, IV
• Leg ulcers
• Pressure ulcers
• Other exudative lesions
• Diabetic ulcers
• Abdominal wounds
• Superficial wounds
• Lacerations
• Cuts
• Abrasions
• Donor sites
• 2nd degree burns

Contraindications:

Multidex is contraindicated for use on 3rd degree burns.

Preparation of site:

1. Necrotic tissue should be debrided according to acceptable practice or as directed by an attending physician.

2. The site should be liberally irrigated with a sterile physiological solution, such as balanced salt solution, Ringer’s, or normal saline.

Directions:

Application of Multidex
1. After irrigation, apply Multidex
a. For shallow wounds – 1/4″ thick over entire wound surface.
b. For deep wounds – fill wound site to the surface taking care to fill all undermined areas

3. Cover with a non-adherent, non-occlusive dressing‚ Wound Dressing, Non-Adherent
Wound Dressing‚ Adhesive Barrier Wound Dressing‚ Foam Dressing‚ Hydrogel Wound Dressing. If necessary, tape in place or use roll gauze, or Stretch Net™‚ Tubular Elastic
Dressing retainer to secure dressing.
4. Change as necessary – usually once a day for minimally to moderately draining wounds and twice a day for heavily exuding wounds.

Removal of Multidex

1. Remove cover dressing with care. If dressing adheres to the wound, soak with saline for several minutes to loosen dressing before removing so as not to injure fragile healing tissue.
2. Flush site liberally but gently with a physiological solution to remove debris. This will leave newly formed granulation tissue undisturbed.
3. Removal of all the Multidex is not necessary to continue treatment. Any remaining Multidex will mix with the next application.