Acticoat Absorbent Dressing - 4 x 5" - - Box of 5

!9#Acticoat Absorbent Dressing - 4 x 5" - - Box of 5

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Post Date : Mar 28, 2012 14:56:28
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Acticoat Absorbent Dressing A calcium alginate dressing utilizing advanced silver technology to help create an optimal wound environment. Acticoat Absorbent (with SILCRYST Nanocrystals) Antimicrobial Barrier Dressing is an effective barrier to bacterial penetration. The barrier functions of the dressing may help reduce infection in moderately to heavily exuding partial and full-thickness wounds including decubitus ulcers, venous stasis ulcers, surgical wounds, first- and second-degree burns, grafts and donor sites. Ensure that the packing in cavities, sinuses etc. has been removed. The dressing may adhere if used on very lightly exuding wounds. If the dressing is not easily removed, moisten it with sterile water, then remove. Do not use on patients with a known allergy to alginates. Features of Acticoat Absorbent Dressing Acticoat Absorbent Dressing is easy to remove, conforms to wound contours and has fast gelling, high mannuronic acid fibers. Acticoat Absorbent Dressing features low fiber shed, high wet and dry strength and is soft and conformable. The nanocrystalline coating of pure silver delivers antimicrobial barrier activity within 30 minutes - faster than other forms of silver. NUCRYST Pharmaceutical's antimicrobial technology is able to produce silver-coated hydrophilic polyurethane foams that can release an effective concentration of silver over several days. Thus, as silver ions are consumed, additional silver is released from the dressing to provide an effective antimicrobial barrier. This patented silver-based antimicrobial technology can be applied to a wide range of medical devices including wound dressings, certain types of catheters and various implants to prevent infection. This technology was first applied to burn wound dressings because burns present a very severe risk of infection. Benefits of Acticoat Absorbent Dressing Antimicrobial barrier: Acticoat Absorbent Dressings deliver a fast-acting, long-lasting antimicrobial barrier which may assist