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

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The addition of ionic silver provides the ability to kill a broad spectrum of wound-related microbes in the dressing through:

Keep Aquacel Foam Adhesive Dressings out of the sun and away from moisture by storing them somewhere cool and dry. Observe the storage recommendations listed on the box. Before applying the dressing cleanse the wound area with an appropriate wound cleanser and dry the surrounding skin. 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 a moisture retentive cover dressing such as DuoDERM™ Extra Thin in lightly to moderately exuding wounds;Waring MJ, Parsons D, Physico-chemical characterisation of carboxymethylated spun cellulose fibres. Biomaterials. 2001;22(9):903-912. 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). The control of blood glucose, as well as appropriate supportive measures, should be provided to patients with diabetic foot ulcers. 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. Newman, G.R., et al., Visualisation of bacterial sequestration and bactericidal activity within hydrating Hydrofiber ® wound dressings. Biomaterials, 2006. 27(7): p.1129-39.

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. The use of AQUACEL® Foam Pro dressing has not been studied in wounds due to herpes simplex or impetigo.

AQUACEL® Foam Pro

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 fibres. Biomaterials. 2001;22(9):903‐912. AQUACEL® foam Dressing - waterproofness, bacterial and viral barrier testing. WHRI3538 MS069. Data on File, ConvaTec Inc.