How to Apply EquiPatch
- Clean the wound.
- Apply EquiPatch directly over the wound with the white side closest to the skin, ensuring the yellow stripes run along the length of the wound.
- Secure EquiPatch with padding and a cohesive bandage.
- EquiPatch may be removed after 24 hours or left in place for up to 3 days.
- Continue wound care as needed until fully healed.
For Older, Larger or
Chronic Wounds:
- Clean the wound.
- Apply EquiPatch directly over the wound with the white side closest to the skin, ensuring the yellow stripes run along the length of the wound.
- Secure EquiPatch with padding and a cohesive bandage.
- Assess the wound after 1 to 3 days.
a) If the wound is improving and is clean and dry then reapply EquiPatch for a further 1 to 3 days.
b) If there is any discharge from the wound then clean the wound with saline or water then reapply EquiPatch and assess the wound again in 1 to 2 days.
c) If the wound is not improving then consult your vet. - Continue to assess the wound on a regular basis (1 to 3 days) following the above guidelines until the wound is healed.
Note: If proud flesh has been removed from an older wound then EquiPatch should be applied over the wound.
Follow the guidelines for Older, Larger or Chronic Wounds until the wound is healed.
Reusing EquiPatch / Cleaning Instructions
After each use, we recommend cleaning your EquiPatch dressing with an alcohol solution, Betadine, or a similar antiseptic, and storing it back in the resealable pouch, ready for the next time you need it.
EquiPatch can also be sterilised using an autoclave or similar equipment if desired.
This will not affect the therapeutic properties of the dressing.
For more details, please refer to our FAQ section.
