at risk of infection or show signs of infection, or where biofilm is suspected to be present, and in AQUACEL® Foam Dressing – waterproofness, bacterial and viral barrier testing. WHRI3538 MS069. Data on File, ConvaTec Inc. g. For difficult to dress anatomical locations, such as the heel or the sacrum, the specially shaped adhesive dressings may be used. Waring MJ, Parsons D, Physico-chemical characterisation of carboxymethylated spun cellulose fi bres. Biomaterials. 2001;22(9):903-912.

Before applying the dressing cleanse the wound area with an appropriate wound cleanser and dry the surrounding skin. be left in place for up to 14 days or until clinically indicated. If the burn is infected, frequent

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AQUACEL ® Foam Dressing - Waterproofness, Bacterial and Viral Barrier Testing. WHRI3538 MS069. Data on File, ConvaTec Inc. 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 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 The use of AQUACEL® Foam Dressing adhesive and non-adhesive has not been studied in wounds due to herpes simplex or impetigo.

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. c. To remove the dressing, press down gently on the skin and carefully lift one corner of the dressing. Continue until all edges are free. Carefully lift away the dressing and 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). For difficult to dress anatomical locations, such as the heel or the sacrum, the specially shaped adhesive dressings may be used. a secondary cover dressing such as Aquacel™ Foam or ConvaMax™, in moderate to heavily exuding wounds;