Products Videos About Studies Contact Why blue? Case Studies A Unique Approach to Heal a Neonate’s Open Abdomen Using Gentian Violet/ Methylene Blue PVA Anti-Bacterial Foam By Stephanie Furtado, RN BScN NSWOC MClScWHMcMaster Children’s Hospital, Hamilton, Ontario, Canada See Some Of Our Compelling Posters/Abstracts: A Unique Approach to Heal a Neonate’s Open Abdomen Using Gentian Violet/ Methylene Blue PVA Anti-Bacterial Foam Optimizing the wound bed by removing devitalized tissue and using methylene blue and gentian violet (MBGV) antibacterial foam dressings: A Case Series By Rosemary Hill BSN CWOCN CETN (C) Tackling Challenging Wounds with a Methylene Blue and Gentian Violet Antibacterial Foam Dressing Delfina Prest, LPN, Nova Scotia A prospective study to evaluate methylene blue and gentian violet dressing for the managment of chronic wounds. Kevin Y. Woo, PHD, RN, FAPWCA, Queens University, Kingston, Ontario, Canada; Jolene Heil, RN,ET, MCISCWH, Providence Care, Kingston, Ontario, Canada Clinical Studies Improving the Quality of Chronic Wound Care Using an Advanced Wound Management Program and Gentian Violet/Methylene Blue-Impregnated Antibacterial Dressings: A Retrospective Study by Nursing Practice Solutions, Inc. Comments on the negative pressure created by the Capillary Flow properties of Hydrofera Blue™ Wound Dressings by Theodore L. Heying PhD A Comparison of Two Antimicrobial Dressings A Randomized Prospective Trial Comparing PVA Foam with Two Organic Pigments to a Silver Based Wound Dressing by Patricia Conwell R.N., B.S., C.W.C.N., Lisa Mikulski R.N., B.S.N., Mark Tramontozzi M.D., F.A.C.S. New Twist on an Old Favorite: Gentian Violet and Methylene Blue Antibacterial Foams Comparison of the Effects of Antimicrobial Wound Dressings on Cell Viability, Proliferation, and Growth Factor Activity GENTIAN VIOLET AND METHYLENE BLUE POLYVINYL ALCOHOL FOAM ANTIBACTERIAL DRESSING AS A VIABLE FORM OF AUTOLYTIC DEBRIDEMENT IN THE WOUND BED Subscribe for future updates Get updates on news, studies, and announcements. Email No spam, we promise. Our Frequently Asked Questions Do I have to hydrate HFB Classic if I have a heavily exudating wound? Yes. Hydrate with Sterile water or Saline. The consistency of wound exudate may be too thick and may not allow the pores in the foam to completely open. Do I have to hydrate HFB Ready or Transfer? HFB Classic is always dry when I go to change the dressing. Is this normal? What does it mean if I see white spots on the dressing when I check it at 24 hours? The bacterial load in those areas is very high and the dressing should be changed. Can HFB be used in conjunction with Hyperbaric Oxygen Therapy? What does it mean if I see white spots on the dressing when I check it at 24 hours? .st0{fill:#6c757d} Products Studies Testimonials FAQ Contact About Citations Careers Blue Notes VetBlue Subscribe Follow Us Privacy & Terms © Hydrofera | All rights reserved 2021