Debridement

PurPOSe/ratiOnale

Since ALH has multiple properties that address many 

common, underlying causes of non-healing wounds,  

it was chosen for use on several wound types to  

evaluate its therapeutic effects. 

incluSiOn criteria

The dressing was used on two patients with chronic  

non-healing wounds of varying etiologies, including rheumatoid 

ulceration and a stage IV sacral pressure ulcer.  Patients also 

had multiple co-morbidities.  The presence of one or more 

wounds was causing great pain and discomfort for each 

patient. 

treatMent PrOtOcOl

Patients were selected to receive ALH dressings for their 

reported wound healing and debriding effects.  ALH 

dressings were applied, covered with an absorbent cover 

dressing, and changed daily, every other day, or more 

frequently if needed for strike–through. 

Evidence Supporting the Use of MEDIHONEY

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Use of ALH on difficult to heal wounds of various etiologies

Nancy Chaiken, ANP-C, CWOCN, Swedish Covenant Hospital, Chicago, IL

Poster presentation 2010, Orlando, FL

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reSultS

In each case significant wound improvement was noted as 

demonstrated by decreased slough and increased healing.  

ALH dressings were easy to use, economical, effective, 

and well tolerated by each patient, subsequently improving 

life quality.

cOncluSiOn

Choosing appropriate dressings and treatment modalities for 

individuals with chronic, non-healing wounds is challenging 

due to many underlying, causative factors.  The use of 

dressings with ALH simplified the decision process.  Patients 

in this study, with multiple co-morbidities and various wound 

types, saw a reduction in slough, and an increase in healing.  

As a result, ALH has become this clinician’s product of 

choice when there is a need to address the changing wound 

environment and multiple underlying causes of non-healing 

wounds.  Further studies are indicated.

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