Garrett's House is dedicated to the support, advice, and education of a genetic skin condition called Epidermolysis Bullosa or EB for short. Currently there is no cure or effective treatment for EB. Please take a moment to learn about EB, and how you can support others who struggle with EB everyday. Garrett's House also honors the memory of those who lost their brave fight against EB. Please check out the Garden of Angel to learn more about the precious butterfly angels.

April 16, 2010

Wound Care Products- page 2




Xeroform Gauze is a 3% Bismuth Tribromophenate in a special petrolatum blend on fine mesh gauze. It is non-adherent and clings and conforms to all body contours.
It has bacteriostatic action and is sterile.

It is not for use on infants under one year of age.





 WEBRIL 100% Cotton Undercast Padding is a soft fuffly padding that many with EB use over the dressings and under the gauze or stretch netting to add a little more protection to the skin.

It can also be used under blood pressure cuff to prevent damage to the skin


 

Vaseline gauze is a contact layer that does directly on top of a wound

Vaseline Gauze is a  fine mesh, absorbent gauze impregnated with white petrolatum.   It is non-adherent
and clings and conforms to all body contours.

The petrolatum impregnant remains moist-nontoxic, nonsensitizing and non-irritating and is sterile.



 
The features of TELFA Ouchless Non-Adherent Dressings :

-Absorbent cotton pad.
-Superior "Ouchless" TELFA dressing won't disrupt healing tissue by stick to wound.
-Each sterile dressing individually wrapped in peel-open envelope.
-Ideal as primary dressing for lightly draining wounds.
-Bonded on both sides with perforated non-adherent film; can be cut to fit any shape without separating.
-Easy to use; an ideal take home dressing


Many used rolled conforming gauze to hold the dressings in place. There are many brands and types of gauze, but the three most popular used by EB patients are:

Conco Conforming Gauze

Conform gauze by Kendell

Elastomull Elastic Gauze Bandage

They come in assortment of sizes ranging from 1" to 6". 


Here are the Mepilex Application Guides.  It can also be used as a guide for other products as well.







Tubifast is a lightweight elasticated tubular bandage.  It stretches and conforms to the body holding the dressing in place.  It comes in many sizes and now they have even come up with Tubifast garments.  For more information including how to order, the application of Tubifast and new information about the Tubifast garments please visit Molnlycke Health Care







The Surgilast Tubular Elastic Bandage Retainer is similar to Tubifast, but this has a more 'netting' appearance. 

Wound Care Products


Mepilex is a thick absorbent soft silicone dressing that minimizes trauma to the wound and pain to the patient during dressing changes .

What are the benefits of Mepilex?

-Minimizes the risk for the skin to become too mushy

-Soft and comfortable

Where do I use Mepilex?

Mepilex is good for wounds with a lot of drainage or those that need a little extra padding.

How does Mepilex work?

Mepilex absorbs  drainage effectively and minimizes the risk for maceration. It also  maintains a moist wound environment for optimal wound healing.

What is Mepilex made of?
 
Mepilex is made of an absorbent foam pad with a moisture/vapour-permeable yet waterproof film backing and a soft silicone Safetac layer


What size does Mepilex come in?

10 x 10cm (4 x 4in)  5 pieces per box

10 x 20cm  (4 x 8in)  5 pieces per box

15 x 15cm  (6 x 6in)  5 pieces per box

20 x 20cm  (8 x 8in)  2 pieces per box

20 x 50cm  (8 x 20in)  2 pieces per box

Also available is the Mepilex Heel:

Mepilex Heel conforms well to the heel preventing exudate from pooling and causing maceration. Mepilex Heel is ideal for most shapes or sizes of feet.

For more information and more FAQ's please visit  Molnlycke Health Care        



Mepilex Lite- is a thin absorbent soft silicone dressing

What are the benefits of Mepilex lite?

-Atraumatic to the wound and surrounding skin on removal.

-Conforms well to body contours

Where do I use Mepilex Lite?

Mepilex Lite is good for wounds with minor drainage.  It can also be used as protection of compromised and/or fragile skin. Mepilex Lite can be used under compression bandaging and can be used in combination with gels.

How does Mepilex Lite work?


Mepilex Lite is a highly conformable dressing that absorbs exudate and maintains a moist wound environment. The Safetac layer seals around the wound edges, preventing the exudate to leak onto the surrounding skin, thus minimises the risk for maceration. Mepilex Lite can be cut to suit various wound shapes and locations.

What is Mepilex Lite made of?


Mepilex Lite is made of a thin flexible absorbent pad of polyurethane foam, coated with a soft silicone wound contact layer and a water vapour-permeable polyurethane film backing.

What size does Mepilex Lite come in?


10 x 10cm   (4 x 4in)   5 pieces per box
10 x 20cm  (4 x 8in)  5 pieces per box 
15 x 15cm  (6 x 6in)  5 pieces per box
20 x 20cm  (8 x 8in)  5 pieces per box

For more information and more FAQ's please visit Molnlycke Health Care    



 


Mepitel
is a soft silicone wound contact layer minimises trauma to the wound and pain to the patient during dressing changes.

What are the benefits of Mepitel?

-Minimizes the risk for the skin to become too mushy

-Can be cut to any shape or size

Where do I use Mepitel?


Mepitel® is designed for a wide range of traumatic wounds such as skin tears, abrasions, second degree burns and chronic wounds as well as for fixation of grafts. Due to the Safetac properties, Mepitel is especially suitable for painful wounds and wounds with compromised or fragile surrounding skin.

How does Mepitel work?

The structure of Mepitel allows exudate to pass into an outer absorbent dressing. Mepitel prevents the outer dressing from sticking to the wound and therefore minimises trauma and pain when changing dressings.

What is Mepitel made of?

Mepitel is made of an elastic, transparent polyamide net enclosed by a soft silicone Safetac layer. This layer is inert and adheres only to dry healthy skin and not to the moist wound bed (for details see Safetac technology). The release film is transparent allowing the wound to be visible during application.


What size does Mepitel come in?

5 x 7.5cm  (2 x 3in)  10 sheets per box

7.5 x 10cm  (3 x 4in)  10 sheet per box

10 x 18cm  (4 x 7in)  10 sheets per box

20 x 30cm  (8 x 12in)  5 sheets per box

For more information and more FAQ's  please visit Molnlycke Health Care




Mepilex Transfer is a soft silicone dressing that transfers (pulls) drainage away from the wound and into another dressing.

What are the benefits of Mepiles Transfer?

-Minimizes trauma to the wound and pain to the patient during dressing changes

-Transfers the drainage away from the wound and minimises the risk for the wound to become mushy.

-Conforms well to the body and can be cut to fit difficult-to-dress wounds .

Where do I use Mepilex Transfer?

Mepilex® Transfer is designed for a wide range of draining wounds and and difficult-to-dress wounds.  Mepilex Transfer can also be used as protection on non- to minimal exuding wounds. This is very suitable on large, awkward areas with fragile skin. The large sizes also allows the covering of large areas of damaged and irritated skin.

How does Mepilex Transfer works ?

Mepilex Transfer is thin and conformable which ensures a direct contact to the wound and the surrounding skin also on uneven surfaces.  It absorbs drainage from the wound transfering it to the outter dressing.

What is Mepilex Transfer made of?


Mepilex Transfer is made of a thin, flexible, hydrophilic polyurethane foam coated with a soft silicone contact layer.

What size does Mepilex Transfer come in?

7,5 X 8,5cm (3 x 3,5in) 5 pieces per box

10 x 12cm (4 x 5in) 5 pieces per box

15 x 20cm (6 x 8in) 5 pieces per box

20 x 50cm (8 x 20in) 2 pieces per box

For more information and more FAQ's please visit Molnlycke Health Care



Mepilex Borders are self-adherent soft silicone dressing .

What are the benefits of Mepilex Borders?


-They minimises trauma to the wound and pain to the patient during dressing changes

-Minimises the risk for the wound to become mushy

-Excellent fluid handling

Where do I use Mepilex Borders?

Mepilex Border is designed for a wide range of draining  wounds.


How do Mepilex Borders work?


Mepilex Borders are self-adherent and no other outer dressing is needed to hold it in place.  They absorb drainage maintains a moist wound environment for optimal wound healing.

What are Mepilex Borders made of?

Mepilex Border is made of an absorbent pad of polyurethane foam and superabsorbent polyacrylate fibres, a soft silicone wound contact layer and an outer film which is vapour permeable and waterproof.

What size do the Mepilex Borders come in?

7,5 x 7,5cm  (3 x 3in)  5 pieces per box
10 x 10cm  (4 x 4in)  5 pieces per box
15 x 15cm  (6 x 6in)  5 pieces per box
15 x 20cm  (6 x 8in)  5 pieces per box

Also available is a thinner version called the Mepilex Border Lite


For more information and more FAQ's please visit Molnlycke Health Care





Mepitac is a soft silicone tape that is EB Friendly

What are the benefits of Mepitac?


-Atraumatic to the skin on removal

-Ideal fixation for patients with fragile skin

-Conforms well to body contours

What do I use Mepitac for?


It can be used to secure  medical devices such as drains, tubes, probes, electrodes, IV cannulae and dressings. In addition, Mepitac offers gentle skin protection when used under devices e.g. tubes.

How does Mepitac work?

Mepitac is highly conformable and easy to apply and remove. The Safetac layer assures secure fixation and atraumatic removal from the skin. If inspection or repositioning is necessary, Mepitac can be lifted and re-applied. Mepitac leaves no residues. Mepitac is water resistant.

Mepitac is an ideal fixation solution for patients with fragile and sensitive skin. And it  is also suitable for patients requiring repeated application and removal of tape over the same area.

What is Mepitac made of?


Mepitac is a soft silicone tape. It consists of soft silicone, a knitted fabric and a breathable polyurethane film.

What sizes does Mepitac come in?


Mepitac is available in 2 x 300 cm and 2 x 150 cm.
For more information and more FAQ's please visit Molnlycke Health Care


What is Restore Contact Layer Dressing?

Restore Contact Layer Dressings with TRIACT Technology
Non-Adherent Dressings for Low to Moderately Exuding Wounds .

Restore Contact Layer is Indicated for use in low to moderate exuding partial- and full-thickness wounds including:

    * Minor abrasions
    * Lacerations
    * Minor cuts, scalds and burns
    * Leg ulcers (venous stasis ulcers, arterial ulcers and leg ulcers of mixed etiology
    * Diabetic ulcers
    * Pressure ulcers/sores (partial- and full-thickness)
    * Surgical wounds (left to heal by secondary intention, donor sites, and dermatological surgery)
    * Second degree burns
    * Traumatic wounds
    * Skin tears

Dressing Characteristics

    * Non-adhesive and non-occlusive
    * Promotes healing and allows removal that is virtually pain-free
    * May remain in place for up to seven days, resulting in fewer dressing changes
    * Helps minimize damage to newly formed tissue.



Also available is Restore Contact Layer with Silver

Indications for Use:
The barrier functions of this product may help reduce infection in low to moderate exuding partial- and full-thickness wounds, including second degree burns, pressure ulcers, venous stasis ulcers, diabetic ulcers as well as graft and donor sites.

Dressing Characteristics

  -As exudate is absorbed into the dressing, silver is released

-In-vitro studies show that continuous silver release sustains antibacterial activity for up to seven days

-Shown to be effective (at least 4 log reduction) against bacteria associated with wound infections: Staphylococcus aureus, Streptococcus pyogenes, Pseudomonas aeruginosa (pyocyanic bacillus), and MRSA (strain ATCC 43300)

-Change dressing every one to three days, depending upon the wound and the progression of healing

-Contains silver sulfate

To learn more about this product and other from Hollister Wound Care, please visit their web site

Continue onto page 2 of Wound Care Supplies

April 15, 2010

Garden Gate



Welcome to the Garden of Angels

A place to honor and remember those have lost their brave battle to EB and now live EB free, flying high up in the sky, along with the little butterflies.     

"When one of your children goes out of your life, you think of what he might have done with a few more years and you wonder what you are going to do with the rest of yours.

You never really accept it; you just go through the motions.

Then one day, because there is a world to be lived in, you find yourself a part of it again, trying to accomplish something--something that he did not have time enough to do.

And, perhaps, that is the reason for it all. I hope so."

~ Joseph Kennedy Sr.


“It has been said, 'time heals all wounds.' I do not agree. The wounds remain. In time, the mind, protecting its sanity, covers them with scar tissue and the pain lessens, but it is never gone.”

~Rose F. Kennedy    



Angel page 1

Angel page 2

Angel page 3

Angel page 4



If you have an EB Angel you would like to add to the garden, please email and i'd be honored to add your loved one to my site.  

Angels Page 2



Adam Graham was born on May 9, 1993
and became an angel on August 4, 2003.
He had the recessive dystrophic form of EB.  

His family resides in Dublin, Ireland    
           
   
        "Your pain is gone, You are free
Now you can go on a running spree
Do all the things you wanted to do
Like climb and swing and wrestling too
You touched so many in your short life
You made us laugh you made us cry
Even when you had to die
but thats ok because you will live on in
our hearts forever"






Montanna Rea Rineer was born on June 05, 2005
an became an angel on August 16, 2005 from a heart condition unrelated to EB .  She had the recessive dystrophic form of EB.  Her family lives in Pennsylvania.







Austin Stanley Johnson was born on 

February 19, 2006 
and became an angel on April 30, 2006.  
He had the Junctional form of EB.
His family resides in California.






   
Andrew Michael Cumbee was
born: on August 6, 1974
and became an angel on June 2, 2007 .
He had the Dowling Meara form of EB Simplex.  

His family resides in Medford, Oregon.    




 

Adrian John Ingrey was born on May 16, 1981
and became an angel on July 27, 1981.
He had the Hertliz form of Junctional EB.  

His family resides in Austrialia






Jordan Kristopher Lewis was
born on February 07, 2005 and became 

an angel on March 19, 2005.   
He has the Junctional form of EB
His family lives in Halifax, Nova Scotia, Canada .

You can visit their site here


    



Andrea Williams was
born on  June 8, 1991
and became an angel on July 19, 1992 .
She had the Junctional form of EB.
Her parents, Albert and Peggy reside in Mekoryuk, Alaska


     


Braxton Lee Harvey was born on July 25, 2006
and became on angel on August 15, 2008
He had the Junctional-NH form of EB.  

His family reside in St. Cloud, FL

Braxton's Memorial Site






   
Brittany Nicole Hammonds was born on June 22, 1995 

and became an angel on July 24, 2005.  
She had the recessive dystrophic form of EB.
Her family resides in Salem, OR.

Brittany's On-Line Memorial    

 





Cristina Perez was born on July 4, 1983 and 
became an angel on October 7, 2007
She had the RDEB-HS form of EB.
Her family resides in California

Crisitna's web site: EB Patient













Angels Page 3






Kyle and Zach Ostrander were born on
December 1, 2007 and became angels on J

anuary 30, 2008 (Kyle) and
February 5, 2008 (Zach)
They had the Hertliz form of EB.
Their families reside in
Great Meadow, New Jersey.








Trevor Lutter was born on
March 25, 1999 and became an angel 

on March 19, 2008.He had the Hertliz form of 
Junctional.  His families lives in
Sand Springs, OK.     





 Jesse Williams was born on July 20, 2007
and became an angel on April 12, 2008.
He had the Junctional form of EB.  
His parents, Albert and Peggy live in
Mekoryuk, Alaska .









Olivia Jayne Katz-Dixon was
born on December 13, 2004 and 

became an angel on January 21, 2005 
(39 precious days)
She had the Junctional form of EB. 

Her family lives inRosendale, NY (Hudson Valley)


"She was our sweet, brave butterfly girl, and we miss her every single day"









Jennifer Deprizio was born on
December 14, 1979 and became an angel 

onMay 18, 2005.  She had the recessive 
dystrophic form of EB
Her family resides in Indialantic, FL.

Jennifer's On-Line Memorial
Jennifer's Web Site








Giovanni West
was born on January 15, 2008
and became an angel on June 30, 2008.
He had the Junctional form of EB.
His family lives in
Rome, NY 








  

Drake E. Freed was
born on August 3, 2007
and became an angel on September 25, 2008.
He had the Hertliz form of Junctional.  
His family resides in Queensbury, NY

Drake's Memorial Site   










Tabitha Nichols was born on June 29, 1984 

and became an angel on July 18, 2008.   
She had the recessive dystrophic form of EB.  
Her family is from Hastings, Michigan.

Angels Page 1




Welcome to the garden of Angels.  A place to honor and remember those who fought their brave batter against Epidermolysis Bullosa (EB).    






Garrett James Denslaw was born on 
December 6th, 2004  and became an EB Angel on 
December 18th, 2004.  
He had the Simplex-Dowling Meara form of EB.  
His family lives in Orlando Florida.










Lauren Marie Rader was born on July 26, 2003 and 
became an EB Angel on March 18, 2004.  She had the Non-Hertliz form of Junctional EB.  
Her family lives in Louisville, Kentucky.  


   Paige Elizabeth Phillips was born on July 28, 2003 
and became an EB Angel on May 14, 2004.  
She had the non-herlitz form of Junctional EB.  
Her parents and sisters live in Galesburg, IL



   




Ava Elizabeth Medeiros was born on July 14, 2004 
and became an EB Angel on November 20, 2004.  
She had the Junctional w/  pyloric atresia 
type of EB.  Her family lives in Matheun, Mass.

 Xantha Maree Marshall was born on
February 15, 2007 and became an EB Angel 
on April 15, 2007. She had the Junctional 
Herlitz form of EB.  
Her parents and big sister live in Australia .


Xantha's One-Line Memorial     











Anthony Lee Postell Jr. was born on March 28, 2007
and became an EB Angel on May 17, 2007 .  

He had the Junctional form of EB.  
His parents, Sophia Christina Stubbs and 
Anthony L. Postell Sr, reside in Clearwater, FL

Remembrance

Remembrance is a golden chain
Death tries to break, but all in vain.
To have, to love and then to part
is the greatest sorrow of one's heart.
The years may wipe out many things
but some they wipe out never.
Like memories of those happy times
when we were all together.

~unknown





Harrison Wong was born on October 8, 2002 and 
became an angel on March 29, 2004. He had the 
Simplex Dowling Meara form of EB.  
His parents and sisters live in Huston, Texas. 


 
 Janna Terkuc was born on January 6, 2004 and 
became an angel on September 22, 2004.  
She had the Junctional Herlitz form of EB
Her family lives in Ottawa Canada

Janna's Website



 
    Allie Rameirz was born on August 29, 2007 
and became an angel on October 11, 2007.  
She had the recessive dystrophic form of EB.  
Her family resides in Texas.     


 
 Jordan Marie Herreid was born on April 26, 2003 
and became an angel on July 30, 2003.  
She had the Junctional- Herlitz form of EB.  
Her parents and big sister reside in Yakima, WA

Angels Page 4







Jayden Ivey was born on June 7th, 2009 and 
became an Angel on July 5th, 2009.  
He had Junctional EB.  
His family resides on Ann Arbor Michigan.      



 William Christmas was born on April 16, 2009 
and became an Angel on July 15, 2009.  
He had Junctional- Hertliz EB.  
His family resides in Brazil, IN.







      
David Matthew Alton was born on August 22, 1995 

and became an angel on October 29, 1995.  
He had Junctional EB.  
His family resides in Michigan.