So your patients experience less pain during dressing change. Mepilex® Ag is a soft and highly conformable antimicrobial foam dressing that absorbs exudate and maintains a moist wound environment. Mepilex Ag adheres gently with Safetac ® – the original less-pain contact layer with silicone adhesion. And acts as an antimicrobial barrier in wounds at high risk of infection or re-infection. An international consensus has concluded that an antimicrobial action is indicated to help reduce bioburden in infected wounds. Gauze is used to cover the pad for drainage and protection.
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The pad does not stick to the injured skin but does stick to the uninjured skin around it.
This protects the wound from getting an infection. This silver foam dressing can inactivate wound relevant pathogens (bacteria and fungi) within 30 minutes, as shown in vitro. The foam dressing (bandage) shields the wound and the silver helps to kill bacteria.
So you can use it to treat leg and foot ulcers, pressure ulcers and partial thickness burns. It’s designed for low to medium exuding burns and wounds. The product is easily conformable and highly absorbent, to effectively manage wound exudate. Mepilex ® Ag is a versatile antimicrobial foam dressing for when you need an antimicrobial action to reduce bioburden in the wound. Mepilex absorbent foam dressing is trusted around the world to manage a wide range of chronic and acute wounds. See all Intravenous Infusion & Administration."Hand Sanitiser, Rubs and Disinfectants"."Miscelllaneous, Parts and Accessories".Apply the dressing to the skin by making sure the foam extends at least two centimeters from the wound bed.Managing leg and foot ulcers and pressure ulcers Mepilex Ag is our versatile antimicrobial foam dressing for when you need an antimicrobial action to reduce bioburden in the wound.Treating acute surgical wounds, traumatic wounds and partial thickness burns.This post-operative dressing is ideal for: This product is especially effective for burns, pressure ulcers and leg ulcers. This aspect reduces the potential for maceration and surgical site infections and requires fewer changes. The Mepilex Ag Foam Dressing is a versatile and can be used on many different types of wounds. Greater Absorbency: Mepilex® Border Ag dressings hold onto more exudate than other post-op dressings without leaking. This aspect further reduces the risk of skin irritation and allergic reaction and closes off the wound to exterior moisture, bacteria and other pathogens. Self-Adherent Construction with Safetac® Technology: Mepilex® Border Ag does not require a secondary dressing to remain in place, won’t cause trauma to the patient’s skin upon removal and lessens the incidence of pain. Mepilex Transfer Ag is a multi-benefit transfer dressing especially designed for low to high exuding wounds. Mepilex Transfer Ag: Antimicrobial wound contact layer with Safetac technology for less painful dressing changes. Reduces Microorganisms: Not only does this create an ideal healing environment for the wound, but this aspect further helps with reducing odor. Mepilex Ag foam dressing does not slip under dressing retention and can be cut to size. Supported by vitro testing, Mepilex® Border Ag dressings kill 99.9% of several types of bacteria. This starts to inactivate pathogens within 30 minutes from application and continues to protect the wound for up to seven days. Inactivates Wound Pathogens: Upon application, the Mepilex® Border Ag dressing provides a sustained release of silver sulphate particles. This action prevents exudate from leaking from the dressing onto the surrounding skin, lessens the risk of irritation and maceration, and reduces damage to the wound and surrounding skin during removal. Releasing silver sulphate particles, this antimicrobial foam dressing utilizes Safetac® technology to close off the wound’s edges. This silver foam dressing can inactivate wound. Mepilex® Border Ag Foam Dressings provide an all-in-one solution for absorbing and holding onto exudate and creating a moist environment for optimal wound healing. Mepilex Ag is our versatile antimicrobial foam dressing designed for low to medium exuding burns and wounds.
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