If an ulcer is heavily exuding will Kerraboot make the leg too wet?
If used properly and changed with the correct frequency, it does not. Kerraboot creates a warm environment that increases lower limb circulation in many patients and this can result in increased exudate production in the first few days. This is good evidence of Kerraboot beginning to work as it removes the exudute from the wound surface that is inhibiting the healing process. This is also why we recommend that over the first three days, the wound should be checked at least daily so that the correct frequency of dressing change can be established. Increased exudate can also be due to an infection and clinical signs of infection should be assessed and if necessary appropriate antibiotic therapy initiated. The extra-absorbent pad in the base of Kerraboot helps to maintain a moist environment and Kerraboot often steams up with vapour condensing on the plastic. This is quite normal but when Kerraboot s absorbent pad stops retaining moisture/appears full, it must be changed otherwise the leg
