How is apligraf applied?
How is apligraf applied? Place Apligraf® directly over the wound, glossy side down, so the edges overlap with the wound edges. Using a saline-moistened cotton tip applicator, smooth Apligraf® onto the wound bed so there are no pockets or wrinkled edges. Adequately secure Apligraf® to ensure contact with the wound bed. How artificial skin grafts are made? The artificial skin is laid in place and secured with staples. A neodermis is allowed to form, then the Silastic is removed and a thin skin graft (6/1000 inches) is used to close the wound. With such a thin graft, little dermis is...