Who Uses This Product? Individuals or their caregivers who need a safe, effective way to treat and cover sores and open wounds, especially ulcers or eczema.
Why They Love This Product: The bandages are impregnated with zinc, which encourages faster healing of wounds.
Viscopaste PB7 Wrap Bandage Overview
The Viscopaste PB7 Zinc Paste Bandage is made of a light and open-weave fabric that is saturated with zinc oxide. It is designed to be used on wet or dry ulcers, chronic eczema, and dermatitis that results from ulceration. The zinc oxide paste protects the wound from infection and enhances healing by creating a moist wound environment. It relieves irritation and soothes the skin while also decreasing inflammation. The bandage does not dry out over time, ensuring painless application and removal. It can be combined with graduated compression bandages and contains no elastic fibers of its own.
Which Zinc Paste Bandage Is Best for Eczema?
The Viscopaste PB7 is perfect for eczema management due to its antimicrobial properties. The zinc paste bandage is impregnated with zinc oxide, which protects against infections. It also prevents the patient from scratching and soothes irritated skin.
Which Zinc Oxide Bandage Is Best for Ulcers?
Viscopaste for skin tears helps with ulcers by providing a moist wound environment that helps the ulcer heal. It also protects open wounds from further damage and relieves irritation of the surrounding skin. The zinc oxide also enhances healing1.
Indications
- For topical use only
- Venous leg ulcers
- Stasis eczema
- Chronic dermatitis
Product Application
Wrapping the bandage correctly is essential to healing since swelling needs to take place without causing tightening, which can cause discomfort or pain.
Method 1
- Beginning at the base of the toes, wrap the bandage loosely around the foot, heel, and leg.
- At the end of each rotation, cut the bandage and smooth the edges together.
- Repeat until just below the knee. Be sure to overlap the bandage strips to reduce the possibility of separation.
- Smooth and mold the bandage around the leg.
Method 2
- Beginning at the base of the toes, wrap the bandage loosely around the foot and heel.
- While wrapping the ankle, apply a pleat at the front of the leg. Repeat until just below the knee.
- Cover with a bandage or dressing. Compression bandaging may be used.
Features and Benefits
- Lightweight and Open Weave Bandage
- Saturated With Zinc Oxide Paste
- Will Not Dry Out
- Soothes Irritated Skin
- Provides a Moist Wound Environment To Encourage Healing
- Easy To Apply and Remove
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
Does the bandage need to be prepared before use?
No. It is ready for use as soon as it comes out of its wrapper.
Is the bandage messy?
Since the bandage is saturated with paste, it can be messy. The manufacturer suggests using a wrap bandage to cover it, which will protect the wound further and reduce any mess.
Can Viscopaste be used as an unna boot?
Yes.
What is a Viscopaste unna boot?
It is a "compressive dressing used in the treatment of venous stasis ulcers" 2. It uses a zinc oxide-impregnated gauze wrap like the Viscopaste PB7 Zinc Paste Bandage that is wrapped from the toes to the knee and is covered by a layer of cotton dressing and an elastic compression dressing. It allows for unrestricted motion of the joint.
How long can Viscopaste bandages be left on?
Up to 24 hours.
How long should the bandages be used?
Bandages are typically used until the wound or condition has healed, but this may change depending on the situation. It is recommended that a medical professional be consulted before use.
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Specifications
- Manufacturer: Smith & Nephew
- Product Number: 4956
- Length: 10 Yards
- Width: 3 Inches
- Application: Medicated Paste Bandage
Manuals and Documents
Paste Bandages and Stockings contains information about Smith & Nephew bandages available for the management of venous leg ulcers.- Application Instructions contains instructions for one method of application.
Footnotes
- 1 Str??rg HE, Agren MS. Topical zinc oxide treatment improves arterial and venous leg ulcers. Br J Dermatol. 1984 Oct;111(4):461-8. doi: 10.1111/j.1365-2133.1984.tb06610.x. PMID: 6386033 (Last Accessed Jan-14-2022)
- 2 Baxi, O., Yeranosian, M., Lin, A., Munoz, M., & Lin, S. (2019). 26 - Orthotic Management of Neuropathic and Dysvascular Feet. Atlas of Orthoses and Assistive Devices (Fifth Edition), 268-276. https://doi.org/https://doi.org/10.1016/B978-0-323-48323-0.00026-3 (Last Accessed Jan-12-2022)
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