Pressure injuries: Hemastyl gel can be used with all stages of pressure injuries. Due to its antimicrobial benefits, it is a good option for wounds that need microbial reduction.

Venous ulcers: The use of Hemastyl gel on venous stasis ulcers is less common due to the risk of overhydrating the wound and macerating the periwound. Since venous stasis ulcers are commonly higher output wounds, take care when using a wound hydrating treatment.

Arterial ulcers: This ulcer etiology typically has a dryer wound bed with no to minimal drainage. This makes the choice to use Hemastyl gel appropriate for open arterial ulcers. As always, protect and keep stable dry eschar on heels and toes to prevent infection and wound deterioration until a vascular specialist evaluates the patient.

Diabetic wounds: You can use this treatment on neuropathic wounds, such as diabetic foot ulcers, which often have some level of arterial involvement as a secondary cause. With these wounds, be mindful of dry eschar on the heel and toes (like with arterial ulcers) until the patient undergoes a thorough vascular assessment.

Traumatic wounds: Hemastyl gel can be beneficial on traumatic wounds as it can decrease pain in the wound bed. Keeping the wound bed moist with frequent dressing changes and a hydrating gel can decrease pain and make dressing changes a faster and more comfortable process. The antimicrobial preservation property of Hemastyl gel is an added bonus for patients.