title: Use of topical haemoglobin on sloughy wounds in the community setting.
abstract: OBJECTIVE
  This evaluation aimed to determine whether the use of a haemoglobin spray solution expedited sloughy wound healing.
  
  
  METHODS
  A descriptive evaluation was undertaken within a community setting exploring 25 patients presenting with sloughy healing and non-healing wounds, and the effects of 8 topically administered haemoglobin treatments over a 4-week period. Standard wound cleansing and dressing management were continued, with no changes to pre-evaluation regimens, and care being provided by the patients themselves or by a carer. Data were collected weekly with regard to primary outcomes of slough reduction, wound surface area reduction, patient ease of use (self-care), and overall product experience.
  
  
  RESULTS
  At 4 weeks, all wounds demonstrated positive measured endpoints of slough elimination and continued wound-size reduction. Patients and carers found the product easy to use (self-caring) with an overall positive wound care experience.
  
  
  CONCLUSIONS
  The administration of a haemoglobin spray solution on patients presenting with sloughy wounds resulted in positive healing outcomes of slough elimination and wound reduction alongside positive self-care and product satisfaction. Continued evaluation is recommended to build upon the evidence of this form of treatment.
authors: Nurse Practitioner and Independent Specialist in Tissue Viability, South Tees NHS Hospitals Foundation Trust.
authors: Sharon Dawn
authors: SD
authors: Bateman
mesh_terms: D000287:Administration, Topical; D000293:Adolescent; D000328:Adult; D000368:Aged; D000369:Aged, 80 and over; D002648:Child; D003152:Community Health Nursing; D005260:Female; D006454:Hemoglobins / Q000008:administration & dosage*; D006801:Humans; D008297:Male; D008875:Middle Aged; D017592:Skin Care / Q000379:methods*; D016896:Treatment Outcome; D014947:Wounds and Injuries / Q000451:nursing*
chemical_list: D006454:Hemoglobins
keywords: cleansing; debridement; haemoglobin; slough; wound healing