SANTYL* Ointment calculator

SANTYL* Ointment calculator is an Android app for healthcare professionals that estimates the amount of Collagenase SANTYL* Ointment, in grams, needed for a patient, and sets out a 4-step protocol for applying the ointment. The developer, Smith+Nephew, describes the app as a way to reduce manual calculations when planning dosing.

Estimating the amount of ointment

The main function is a dosing calculator. According to the app description, a user can quickly estimate the correct amount of ointment for a patient, which the description presents as a way to save time and support accurate dosing. The description also says the app is meant to replace manual calculations and searches through charts.

Application protocol

Alongside the calculator, the app provides a step-by-step protocol for applying Collagenase SANTYL* Ointment. The description states that this guide is intended to help users follow a consistent approach to treatment. The app's content is described as covering the ointment's purpose, usage, and benefits.

Using clinical judgment with the estimates

The app describes its calculator results as estimates. It reminds users to apply their clinical experience and to consider individual wound characteristics when adjusting the amount. The description says this allows treatment to be personalized, but the final decisions remain with the healthcare professional.

Interface

The description says the app is designed to be easy to navigate, so users can move between the calculator and the protocol without difficulty.