KY instead of hydrogel?

[phantomhorse]

Someone has said I should use KY jelly instead of the Vetalintex Hydrogel I am using at the mo, to keep a leg wound moist whilst healing. Is this true? The wound is not infected and I am on my last tube of the V. Hydrogel and don't know whether to order more or buy some KY instead?

 

[Slightly Foxed]

I don't know the answer to that one, but you may get some funny looks if buying KY in any quantity!

 

[hellspells]

You could use KY, perfectly ok for this sort of thing.

 

[phantomhorse]

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I don't know the answer to that one, but you may get some funny looks if buying KY in any quantity!

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I'll be sure to buy a couple of packets of condoms at the same time

 

[phantomhorse]

So, the person was right who told me this, then!? I can use the KY instead of buying more veterinary hydrogel?? Would certainly work out cheaper and easier to obtain.

 

[hellspells]

Yep, its basically a water based gel and quite safe. When in theatre and clipping out round wounds tec, we always but ky in so that fur didn't get into the wound.

 

[BigRed]

KY is a lubricant and Ventalintex Hydrogel is formulated to promote healing, as well as keeping the wound moist ?

KY does contain an sodium hydroxide as an antiseptic ingredient, but it is not specifically designed as a wound treatment gel.

 

[ever_hopeful]

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KY does contain an sodium hydroxide as an antiseptic ingredient, but it is not specifically designed as a wound treatment gel.

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.... but if the KY Jelly keeps the wound moist whilst healing, wouldn't it work as well as the hydrogel?

I've found this:

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It has been demonstrated that KY Jelly works as a hydrogel (Martin, 1996) and therefore can debride and deslough wounds.

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Ref: Martin, S.J. (1996) 'Enzymatic debridement for necrotic wounds' Journal of Wound Care, 5; 7: 310-311

 

[the watcher]

If you are going to take that route wouldn't it be easier to buy the verterinary 'lube' that you can get in vast containers for very little cost -assuming the ingredients are the same.

(no I don't have odd habits but had some on standby for foaling)