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POD1 - POD14

Beginning post-operative day 1 (POD 1), and extending to POD 14 to 28 or longer, the appearance of the INTEGRA™ Matrix Wound Dressing will vary. The rate and progression of the color change depends on the patient and rate of healing. (Shown with optional INTEGRA™Bilayer Matrix Wound Dressing)

Generally, the color will change through a progression from red to pink to orange/peach to vanilla.


The site must be inspected for darkened areas or white/gray areas which may result from complications (see Complications and Interventions for more info on how to recognize and treat).



When
INTEGRA™ Matrix Wound Dressing is used in combination with INTEGRA™ Bilayer Matrix Wound Dressing as shown above, the silicone layer of the Bilayer dressing is typically ready for removal around POD 21 but may take longer. Signs include:

  • Site blanches to the touch and returns to an orange/peachy or vanilla color upon release of light finger pressure
  • Silicone of INTEGRA™ Bilayer Matrix Wound Dressing wrinkles and may begin to detach from the site. Granulation tissue (deep red color and granular surface that bleeds easily) has formed at seam lines.
 
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