Apply appropriate size secondary dressing, such as gauze. When barrier protection is required, use a foam, such as Flexzan . Change when strike through occurs or PRN, according to manufacturer's recommendation. For patients not covered by Medicare B, consider use of Granulex on Stage II ulcers. Granulex, as are all prescription products, is Medicaid covered.
Protocols are typical samples only.
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