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There is no restriction on the maximum size or depth of a wound you can treat, as long as the NATROX^® ODS is in contact with the wound bed.

Explanation: If the wound is very narrow and deep, it might not be possible to achieve optimum placement of the NATROX^® ODS, due to the size of the product. If this is the case, it might be beneficial to consider another treatment option at least initially.

We always advise to get wound as clean as possible before applying NATROX^® O₂.

Explanation:  It is possible to apply NATROX^® O₂ if there is slough or necrosis present. However, efficacy from a healing perspective will be impacted because slough or necrosis impairs oxygen diffusion, depending on the amount present. Higher oxygen levels increase neutrophil and macrophage activity and may help speed up the body’s natural debridement process.

Very chronic wounds, even those which have been present for years, can still respond and benefit from NATROX^® O₂ therapy.

Explanation: The longer a wound has been present, the longer it can take to kickstart the healing process and see a reduction in wound size. For wounds over 1 year old, an improvement of 20% in 8 weeks can be considered successful.

Although the location and size of the wounds will dictate the best application method.

Explanation: There are 3 ways to manage multiple wounds:

• Small close-together wounds: manage with 1 OG and 1 ODS covered with 1 secondary dressing.
• Small wounds in close proximity: manage with 1 OG a Y connector, or 3-way tap and 2 ODS’.
• Large wounds further apart: manage with 2 separate systems.

You can start NATROX^® therapy; however, if the wound is still showing signs of clinical infection, then wait until it has settled.

Explanation: NATROX^® O₂ therapy may be useful in clearing anaerobic bacteria from a wound because high levels of oxygen are toxic to them. However, it is important to remember that NATROX^® O₂ is not a substitute for antibiotic therapy.

There is no evidence to date that supports combining both therapies.

Explanation: The oxygen produced by the NATROX^® Oxygen Generator (OG) will be removed from the wound bed when negative pressure therapy is applied. Large complex wounds might benefit initially from the use of NPWT before changing to NATROX^® O₂ to stimulate better collagen formation and enhance epithelial closure.