Mepitel ME290500 Soft Silicone Wound Contact Layer with Safetac Technology, 5 cm Width, 7 cm Length (Pack of 5)

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Benefits of Mepitel One • Minimises pain and trauma at dressing changes• Can remain in place for up to 14 days which in turn ensures undisturbed wound healing• Enables less frequent dressing changes • Minimises the risk of maceration• Maintained product properties over time – leaves no residues and does not dry out • Transparent for easy wound inspection during application and during wear • Can be used in conjunction with Avance or other Negative Pressure Wound Therapy (NPWT) • Conforms well to body contours, promoting patient comfort during wear • Stays in place• Low potential for skin irritation and allergyAreas of use Mepitel One is designed for a wide range of wounds such as: • Skin tears • Skin abrasions • Surgical incisions • Partial thickness burns • Traumatic wounds • Blistering • Lacerations • Partial and full-thickness grafts• Radiotherapy-induced skin damage • Leg and foot ulcers It can also be used as a protective layer on non-exuding wounds and on areas with fragile skin.

The Safetac layer seals around the wound edges, preventing the exudate to leak onto the surrounding skin, thus minimises the risk of maceration. David F, Wurtz JL, Breton N, et al (2018) A randomised, controlled, non-inferiority trial comparing the performance of a soft silicone-coated wound contact layer (Mepitel One) with a lipidocolloid wound contact layer (UrgoTul) in the treatment of acute wounds. Safetac® technology protects the wound and the skin preventing the outer dressing from sticking to the wound. Our expert Clinical Support team are looking forward to talking to you about Mepitel One, as well as assist with any other support you may need. You can use Mepitel together with Mesorb ® ; or for high-exuding wounds, with Mextra ® Superabsorbent; with Tubifast ® fixation; and also under compression bandages.Mepitel prevents the outer dressing from sticking to the wound and therefore minimises trauma and pain when changing dressings. Wound related pain is commonly experienced and can be distressing for both patients and clinicians (White, 2008; Mudge and Orsted, 2010). Zillmer R, Ågren MS, Gottrup F, Karlsmark T (2006) Biophysical effects of repetitive removal of adhesive dressings on peri-ulcer skin.

Mepitel used after facial resurfacing: avoid placing pressure upon the dressing lift and reposition the dressing at least every second day.A wide range of clinical evidence shows that dressings with Safetac prevent trauma, minimise wound pain and associated psychological stress, while facilitating undisturbed wound healing. It has a pre-printed symbol ( figure 2) which can facilitate safe removal when managing skin tears with fully or partially intact flap. Safetac also protects new tissue and intact skin – so wounds remain undisturbed to support faster natural healing . INADINE™ PVP-I Non-Adherent Dressing consists of a low adherent knitted viscose fabric impregnated with a polyethylene glycol (PEG) base containing 10% Povidone.