ConvaTec Aquacel Foam Adhesive Bandage, 10cm x 10cm, Pack of 10

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wounds, which are at risk of infection or show signs of infection, or where biofilm is suspected to Jones SA, Bowler PG, Walker M. Antimicrobial activity of silver-containing dressings is influenced by dressing conformability with a wound surface. Wounds. 2005;17(9):263-270. Should you observe irritation (reddening, inflammation), maceration (whitening of skin) or hypergranulation (excess tissue formation), consult a health care professional. For difficult to dress anatomical locations, such as the heel or the sacrum, the specially shaped adhesive dressings may be used. Kogan L. Moldavsky M. Szvalb S. Govrin-Yehudain J. Comparative study of Aquacel ® and Silverol treatment in burns. Ann Burns Fire Disasters 2004; 17(4):201-207

AQUACEL® foam Dressing - waterproofness, bacterial and viral barrier testing. WHRI3538 MS069. Data on File, ConvaTec Inc.Waring MJ, Parsons D, Physico-chemical characterisation of carboxymethylated spun cellulose fi bres. Biomaterials. 2001;22(9):903-912. a secondary cover dressing such as Aquacel™ Foam or ConvaMax™, in moderate to heavily exuding wounds; Only AQUACEL ® Foam dressing offers comfort and simplicity, plus the healing benefits of an AQUACEL ® interface

Waring MJ, Parsons D, Physico-chemical characterisation of carboxymethylated spun cellulose fibres. Biomaterials. 2001;22(9):903-912.

AQUACEL® Foam Dressing

reformation of biofilm (as demonstrated in vitro) and increases the efficiency of silver transfer to A waterproof top layer that permits evaporation of excess moisture while protecting against viral/bacterial penetration allowing the patient to shower and bathe Treatment of the wound types listed above should only be under the supervision of a health care professional. Before applying the dressing cleanse the wound area with an appropriate wound cleanser and dry the surrounding skin. AQUACEL ® Foam Dressing - Waterproofness, Bacterial and Viral Barrier Testing. WHRI3538 MS069. Data on File, ConvaTec Inc.

a. Choose a dressing size and shape to ensure that the central absorbent pad (area within the adhesive window), is 1cm larger than the wound area. AQUACEL® Foam Pro dressings are not compatible with oil-based products or emollients such as petrolatum. The use of AQUACEL® Foam Dressing adhesive and non-adhesive has not been studied in wounds due to herpes simplex or impetigo.

Walker M, Hobot JA, Newman GR, Bowler PG. Scanning electron microscopic examination of bacterial immobilisation in a carboxymethyl cellulose (AQUACEL®) and alginate dressings. Biomaterials. 2003;24:883‐890. A - A waterproof top layer that permits evaporation of excess moisture while protecting against viral/bacterial penetration *1, allowing the patient to shower and bathe Colonization of chronic wounds is common and is not a contraindication to the use of the dressing. The dressing may be used on infected wounds under medical supervision together with appropriate therapy and frequent monitoring of the wound.

Walker M, Hobot JA, Newman GR, Bowler PG. Scanning electron microscopic examination of bacterial immobalisation in a carboxymethylcellulose (AQUACEL ®) and alginate dressings. Biomaterials.2003;24(5):883-890.

WHRI5694 MS158 In-Vitro Performance Characteristics of AQUACEL ® Foam Pro & Competitor Dressings. Data of file, ConvaTec 2018. The control of blood glucose, as well as appropriate supportive measures, should be provided to patients with diabetic foot ulcers. a moisture retentive cover dressing such as DuoDERM™ Extra Thin in lightly to moderately exuding wounds; The dressing should be changed when clinically indicated (e.g. leakage, bleeding, increased pain). Maximum recommended wear time is up to seven days. Data on file In-vitro Performance Characteristics of AQUACEL ® Foam Pro WHRI4536 MS129. 25th November 2015.