For difficult-to-dress anatomical locations, such as the heel or the sacrum, the specially shaped adhesive dressings may be used. An appropriate retention bandage or tape should be used to secure the dressing in place if the dressing does not have an adhesive border or if the adhesive dressing has been cut. For the adhesive dressing, smooth down the adhesive border.

Hold the dressing over the wound and line up the center of the dressing with the center of the wound. The dressing can be cut to shape for convenience. Remove the release liner if using the adhesive dressing.

Remove the dressing from the sterile pack, minimizing finger contact with the wound contact surface and the adhesive surface where applicable. If the immediate sterile product pouch is damaged, do not use.īefore applying the dressing, cleanse the wound area with an appropriate wound cleanser, and dry the surrounding skin.Ĭhoose a dressing size and shape to ensure that the central absorbent pad (area within the adhesive window) is 1cm larger than the wound area. In second-degree burns, consider alternative surgical procedures if the wound has not re-epithelialized after 14 days.The control of blood glucose, as well as appropriate supportive measures, should be provided for diabetic foot ulcers.The dressing may be used on infected wounds under medical supervision together with appropriate therapy and frequent monitoring of the wound. Colonization of chronic wounds is common and is not a contraindication to the use of the dressing.Appropriate supportive measures should be taken where indicated (e.g., use of graduated compression bandaging in the management of venous leg ulcers or pressure relief measures in the management of pressure injuries').Treatment of the wound types listed above should only be under the supervision of a health care professional.The use of AQUACEL® Ag Foam dressing adhesive and non adhesive has not been studied in wounds due to herpes simplex or impetigo.įor leg ulcers, pressure injuries, diabetic ulcers, second-degree burns, donor sites, surgical or traumatic wounds left to heal by primary or secondary intention:

This wound should be inspected during dressing changes for (1) signs of infection (increased pain, bleeding, warmth/redness of surrounding tissue, wound exudate) (2) a change in wound color and/or odor, (3) any other unexpected symptoms occur (e.g., maceration or hypergranulation). Should you observe irritation (reddening, inflammation), maceration (whitening of skin) or hypergranulation (excess tissue formation), consult a health care professional.

This wound dressing should not be used with other wound care products without first consulting a health care professional.ĭuring the body's normal healing process, non-viable tissue may be removed (autolytic debridement) from the wound, which could make the wound appear larger after the first few dressing changes. Physical properties of the dressing may no longer be optimal for intended use. Reuse may lead to increased risk of infection or cross-contamination. This device is for single use only and should not be reused. Sterility is guaranteed unless pouch is damaged or opened prior to use.

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