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Aquacel ag rope
Aquacel ag rope










Silver is a proven antimicrobial in the management of infected wounds and wounds at risk of infection, when used in a protocol of care. Ionic silver starts killing a broad spectrum of pathogens within 30 minutes of exposure to the dressing as demonstrated by in vitro testing, including MRSA and VRE Is effective against Pseudomonas aeruginosa and Staphylococcus aureus over 7 days. Provides sustained antimicrobial activity for up to 7 days. Provides rapid and sustained antimicrobial activity. The ability of AQUACEL® dressing to retain and absorb exudate is higher than some alginates and gauze giving longer wear time, leading to fewer dressings changes, reduced nursing time and lower overall wound care cost. The unique gelling action of Hydrofiber® fibres absorb and retain exudate and lock away harmful components contained within wound exudate, such as bacteria and proteinases. The Hydrofiber® dressing is made up of 100% Sodium Carboxymethyl-cellulose and converts to a soft gel when in contact with wound exudate, which maintains a moist wound environment that The AQUACEL® dressing should then be covered with an appropriate moisture retentive secondary dressing such as, but not limited to, Versiva® XC® dressing, DuoDERM® CGF™ dressing, DuoDERM® Extra Thin CGF™ dressing, or DuoDERM® Signal® dressing.Įxudate Management – For moderately to heavily exuding woundsĪQUACEL® dressing is the original Hydrofiber® dressing, a technology unique to ConvaTec.

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Supports wound healing by providing a moist wound healing environmentĪQUACEL ® Ag Hydrofiber ® Wound Dressing with lonic Silver provides rapid and sustained antimicrobial activity in vitro.Īs demonstrated in in vitro testing, AQUACEL ® Ag Hydrofiber ® Wound Dressing with lonic Silver provides sustained antimicrobial activity for up to 7 days.Ĭarefully cleanse the wound with saline and dry the surrounding skin before placing AQUACEL® dressing directly onto the wound allowing an overlap onto the surrounding skin of at least 1cm.įor cavity wounds, loosely pack AQUACEL® dressing ribbon to about 80% capacity leaving at least 2.5cm outside the wound for easy retrieval. May help protect periwound skin by helping reduce the risk of maceration

aquacel ag rope

Releases ionic silver in a controlled manner as wound exudate is absorbed into the dressing AQUACEL Ag HYDROFIBER ROPE WITH SILVER WOUND DRESSINGĪQUACEL ® Ag Hydrofiber ® Wound Dressing with lonic Silver is indicated for moderate to high exuding wounds which are infected or at risk of infection.īecause it is the only antimicrobial dressing that incorporates Hydrofiber® Technology, it:










Aquacel ag rope