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

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Waring MJ, Parsons D. Physico‐chemical characterisation of carboxymethylated spun cellulose fibres. Biomaterials. 2001;22(9):903‐912. Water Proof/Bacteria Barrier a provides — Evaporation of excess moisture — A waterproof barrier against viral/bacterial penetration 1, a — Allows patient to shower and bathe a reformation of biofilm (as demonstrated in vitro) and increases the efficiency of silver transfer to 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

Should you observe irritation (reddening, inflammation), maceration (whitening of the skin) or hypergranulation (excess tissue formation), consult a health care professional. be left in place for up to 14 days or until clinically indicated. If the burn is infected, frequent The control of blood glucose, as well as appropriate supportive measures, should be provided to patients with diabetic foot ulcers. 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):201-207Treatment of the wound types listed above should only be under the supervision of a health care professional.

a secondary cover dressing such as Aquacel™ Foam or ConvaMax™, in moderate to heavily exuding wounds;The use of AQUACEL® Foam Dressing adhesive and non-adhesive has not been studied in wounds due to herpes simplex or impetigo.

The wound should be inspected during dressing changes for (1) signs of infection (increased pain, bleeding, warmth/redness of surrounding tissue, wound exudate), (2) changes in wound color and/or odor, (3) any other unexpected symptoms (e.g., maceration or hypergranulation). This device is for single use only and should not be reused. Reuse may lead to increased risk of infection or cross contamination. Physical properties of the dressing may no longer be optimal for intended use. 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.at risk of infection or show signs of infection, or where biofilm is suspected to be present, and in 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. During 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.