Surgery and Radiology Section

HYDROPHILIC AGENTS

D- Glucose polysaccharide (Maltodextrin)

• It is used to cleanse and promote healing of open wounds. It is indicated for contaminated and infected wounds.
• This provides energy to cell metabolism in healing wounds by yielding glucose.
• The wound should be debrided and lavaged. The D-glucose polysaccharide powder is applied over the entire wound to a depth of ¼ inch.
• A non adhesive primary pad is placed over the powder, followed by application of contact layer to help ensure the wound healing process is not disturbed.
• The powder helps to promote chemotaxis of polymorphonuclear cells, Lymphocytes and macrophages into the wound. It also helps for the  reduction of wound odour.
• Reduction of infection as early diminution of exudates early formation of granulation tissue and growth of epithelium.
• It is found to be more helpful for chronic wounds and ulcers.