Wound Care Management

The Ultimate 101 Guide to Wound Care Management

Wounds are a part of life—whether from minor cuts, burns, surgical procedures, or chronic conditions like diabetic foot ulcers and pressure sores. The right wound care dressing plays a crucial role in healing, infection prevention, and pain management. While traditional wound dressing bandages offer basic protection, advancements in chitosan wound dressing technology have revolutionized wound care.

One standout innovation in advanced wound care dressings is MaxioCel, a bioactive chitosan wound dressing that not only absorbs exudate but also promotes faster healing, pain relief, and scar improvement. In this blog, we’ll explore how MaxioCel’s unique features support wound recovery across various wound types.

Why Proper Wound Care is Critical

A wound, whether acute or chronic, is more than just a break in the skin. It disrupts the body’s natural barrier, making it vulnerable to infections, prolonged healing, and complications. Effective dressings for wound care help by:

  • Managing exudate (fluid drainage) to prevent maceration
  • Reducing bacterial load with antimicrobial properties
  • Supporting tissue regeneration through a moist healing environment
  • Providing pain relief for patient comfort
  • Protecting the wound from external contamination

Not all wound care dressing products are created equal. Some traditional dressings can cause discomfort during removal, while others fail to control high exudate levels, leading to delayed healing. This is where MaxioCel stands out.

The Science Behind MaxioCel: Advanced Healing with Chitosan

MaxioCel is a gelling fiber dressing that leverages Bioactive Microfiber Gelling (BMG®) Technology to optimize wound healing. Unlike conventional wound dressing bandages, MaxioCel:

  • Absorbs and retains high levels of exudate – 5x more absorbent than standard dressings.
  • Forms a cohesive gel matrix, reducing pain and preventing fiber shedding into the wound
  • Has strong antimicrobial properties due to its chitosan-based composition.
  • Promotes tissue regeneration, preventing infection and supporting natural healing.
  • Offers hydrobalancing properties, keeping the wound environment moist but not oversaturated.

This combination makes MaxioCel an ideal choice for moderate to heavily exudating wounds, ensuring faster healing with fewer complications. 

MaxioCel for Different Wound Types

  1. Diabetic Foot Ulcers: Reducing Risks & Enhancing Healing

Diabetic foot ulcers (DFUs) are a significant challenge in wound care. If not managed properly, they can lead to serious infections, prolonged hospital stays, and even amputations.

  1. A diabetic foot ulcer wound care dressing must be:
  • Highly absorbent to manage excess exudate
  • Antimicrobial to prevent bacterial infections
  • Gentle on healing tissue to minimize disruption during dressing changes

A recent clinical study at Queen Elizabeth Hospital, Greenwich, showed that MaxioCel led to:

  • 75% wound size reduction in just 4 weeks
  • 45% improvement in periwound skin health
  • 31% increase in epithelial tissue regeneration

By effectively managing moisture and preventing infection, MaxioCel helps DFUs heal faster and reduces the risk of amputation.

  1. Pressure Ulcers & Bed Sores: Comfort & Protection

Chronic wounds like pressure ulcers (bed sores) require specialized wound care dressings for pressure ulcers that prevent maceration while maintaining moisture balance.

MaxioCel’s hydrobalancing dressing properties prevent excessive dryness or overhydration, creating the ideal healing environment. Its soft, gel-like structure reduces friction, protecting fragile skin from further damage.

  1. Burns & Surgical Wounds: Painless Protection

For burn dressings, pain management is crucial. Many traditional dressings stick to the wound, causing significant discomfort during changes.

MaxioCel’s gelling fiber structure forms a cohesive, non-adherent gel, allowing for painless dressing removal. Its antimicrobial action further protects burn injuries from infection, while its chitosan wound care properties support rapid re-epithelialization (new skin formation).

How to Use MaxioCel for Optimal Healing

  1.   Clean the Wound – Use saline or clean water to remove debris.
  2.   Apply MaxioCel – Cut, fold, or layer the dressing to fit the wound.
  3.   Cover with a Secondary Dressing – Secure with an appropriate covering.
  4.   Change as Needed – Replace before it reaches maximum absorption capacity or if exudate spreads beyond the edges.
  5.   For Deep Wounds – Use MaxioCel ribbon dressing, leaving at least 2.5cm outside for easy removal.

With MaxioCel’s painless removal, superior absorption, and antimicrobial action, wound management becomes easier and more effective.

A Future of Faster Healing with MaxioCel

The science of wound care dressings has come a long way, and MaxioCel is at the forefront of advanced wound care solutions. Whether dealing with diabetic ulcers, pressure sores, burns, or surgical wounds, its bioactive chitosan-based technology offers a proven path to faster, safer healing.

If you or a loved one is managing a chronic wound, consider MaxioCel—a clinically validated, patient-friendly solution designed for modern wound care challenges.

Learn more about MaxioCel and its advanced wound healing properties today!

References:

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  • National Institute of Diabetes and Digestive and Kidney Disease website. Diabetes and foot problems. www.niddk.nih.gov/health-information/diabetes/overview/preventing-problems/foot-problems. Updated January 2017. Accessed May 28, 2024.
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