Home UrgoStart Plus Range UrgoKTwo UrgoClean Ag UrgoTul Silver UrgoTul Family More HOW TO APPLY URGOSTART PLUS TREATMENT RANGE Treatment to reduce healing time with the unique TLC-NOSF Healing Matrix. UrgoStart Plus Pad and UrgoStart Plus Border also contain poly-absorbent fibres which bind, trap and retain exudate, slough and debris present in the wound, keeping it clean throughout healing. INSTRUCTIONS FOR USE Cleanse the wound bed as per your local protocol Dry the surrounding skin carefully Apply the soft-adherent side of UrgoStart Plus Pad or UrgoStart Plus Border directly to the wound ensuring contact with the wound bed UrgoStart Plus Pad can be cut using sterile scissors if required. If using UrgoStart Plus Border the adhesive silicone border should be at least 1cm away from the wound If using UrgoStart Plus Pad cover with a secondary dressing if necessary, considering the location and level of wound exudate, and secure it in place with a bandage Remove the dressing when it becomes saturated and clean the wound if required. During desloughing, the wound may appear to get larger due to the gradual elimination of slough UrgoStart Plus Pad and UrgoStart Plus Border can be left in place for up to 7 days, but it is recommended to change the dressing every 1-2 days at treatment initiation. Cleanse the wound bed as per your local protocol Dry the surrounding skin carefully Apply UrgoStart Contact directly to the wound ensuring contact with the wound bed UrgoStart Contact can be cut using sterile scissors if required If necessary cover with a secondary dressing, considering the location and level of wound exudate Secure UrgoStart Contact in place with a suitable dressing/bandage UrgoStart Contact can be left in place for up to 7 days PRECAUTIONS FOR USE You may see an increase in the level of exudate when you initiate UrgoStart Plus treatment. We recommend to change the dressing more frequently when there is a high level of exudate. You may also combine with a super-absorbent dressing of your choice, as secondary dressing, if needed. If you observe overgranulation and the wound stops progressing, re-assess the patient and exclude other causes (eg. infection). WHAT TO DO IF THE WOUND BECOMES INFECTED Refer to your local antibiotic guidelines Appropriate dressing selection as per local wound infection guidelines If UrgoStart Plus or UrgoStart Contact treatment is stopped, once the wound is clear of infection restart treatment until complete healing. HOW TO APPLY URGOSTART PLUS PAD DRESSINGS HOW TO APPLY URGOSTART PLUS BORDER DRESSINGS HOW TO APPLY URGOSTART CONTACT LAYER DRESSINGS ©2020 by Urgo Medical UK. Urgo Limited - Sullington Road - Shepshed - Loughborough LE12 9JG - Tel. : 0330 128 0898 - Fax : 01509 650 898 Anti-Slavery and Human Trafficking Statement