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| Oat Beta-Glucan |
Oat Beta-Glucan is a singularly remarkable complex carbohydrate isolated from the cell wall of oats that has a profound impact on wound healing. Throughout the ages, it has been viewed as possessing numerous health benefits including relieving dry, itchy and irritated skin (oat meal bath), moisturizing and soothing dry skin and soothing and minimizing the discomfort of sunburn.
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- "Beta-Glucan possesses immunomodulatory activities capable of stimulating immune functions both in vitro and in vivo."
(Estrada et al., Microbiol., 41 (12), 991-998, 1997)
- "Beta-Glucan provides a 6 fold increase in differentiated macrophages in vitro." (Causey et al., Wound Healing
Society, June 17, 1998)
- "Macrophage stimulation provides for improved wound healing." (Ovington, Wound Care, 116-118, Oct. 1998)
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| Oat Beta-Glucan Dressings |
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Brennen Medical's two oat Beta-Glucan wound dressings have a smooth gas permeable polymeric layer attached to the mesh matrix.
This unique configuration offers ideal site maintenance, and conforms easily to the wound site while keeping the wound clean and
moist.
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| GLUCAN II™ Dressing - Glucan II is a highly advanced carbohydrate dressing with Beta-Glucan. Glucan II is an excellent choice for donor sites, partial thickness skin loss, acute or chronic wounds, and for dermabrasion and surgical wounds. Patients appreciate the soft, pliable nature of the dressing and the pain relief offered by Glucan II.
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| BGC MATRIX® Dressing - BGC Matrix combines the highly advanced carbohydrate Beta-Glucan plus collagen. Collagen, well recognized in medicine, aids in hemostasis and provides structural support for new cell growth.
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Oat Beta-Glucan Dressings Applications: |
Oat Beta-Glucan Dressings Advantages: |
- Donor Sites
- Partial Thickness Burns
- Lacerations
- Ulcers
- Abrasions
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- Minimizes Pain
- Adherence, Flexibility, Conformance
- Barrier to External Contamination
- Minimizes Protein and Water Loss
- Protection for Underlying Tissue
- Long Shelf Life
- Reduces Heat Loss
- May Permit Early Physical Therapy
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| Oat Beta-Glucan Creams |
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Utilizing advanced carbohydrate technology, Brennen Medical has combined Oat Beta-Glucan into two distinct cream formulas.
Classified as medical devices, our GlucanPro Creams are indicated for use immediately post injury/procedure. |
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| GlucanPro® Cream - Beta-Glucan professional moisturizing cream; gentle oil-in-water emulsion. Recommended for recently healed grafts, donor sites, burns or dry, irritated/itchy skin. |
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| GlucanPro® Cream 3000 - Occlusive, Beta-Glucan intensive moisture lock cream. Recommended for partial thickness burns, facial burns, superficial burns or outpatient burn management. |
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Oat Beta-Glucan Creams Applications: |
Oat Beta-Glucan Creams Advantages: |
- Partial Thickness Burns
- Superficial Burns
- Dry, Irritated and Itchy Skin
- Donor Sites
- Skin Ulcerations
- Lacerations
- Burn Abrasions
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- Minimizes Itch
- Provides Moist Environment
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| Oat Beta-Glucan Gel |
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MacroPro Gel is a topical wound gel that provides moisture and Oat Beta-Glucan to the wound site. MacroPro is an excellent choice for wounds that are in need of moisture replenishment, or wounds in difficult areas to reach. Highly viscous and easily applied, MacroPro Gel offers cooling relief with the added benefit of delivering Beta-Glucan directly to the affected area. |
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| MacroPro® Gel - Oat Beta-Glucan wound gel. |
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Oat Beta-Glucan Gel Applications: |
Oat Beta-Glucan Gel Advantages: |
- Pressure Sores
- Ulcers
- Abrasions
- Lacerations
- Donor Sites
- Partial Thickness Burns
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- Rehydrates and Maintains Moist Wound Bed
- Physiologic pH Provides Soothing Application
- High Viscosity Gel Stays in Place
- Supports in the Autolytic Debridement of Wounds
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