How to use Products:
Mepitel®
Non-adherent wound contact layer that can be used over open, painful
lesions/wounds to protect as well as prevent both trauma and pain
associated with dressing changes.
How
Mepitel Works:
Mepitel, with the patented Safetac technology, will adhere very gently
to dry surrounding intact skin but will not dry out and stick to moist
wounds.
Mepitel can be left in place for several days, depending on the
condition of the wound. Mepitel has a porous structure, therefore
topical ointments may be applied through the dressing and gentle wound
irrigation may occur with the dressing in place. Also, wound drainage
can easily pass through to an outer absorbent dressing. Since
Mepitel prevents the outer dressing from sticking to the wound, there
will be less trauma and pain during dressing changes. This results in
less discomfort for the patient, which in turn ensures undisturbed wound
healing.
How to Use Mepitel:
Step
1 - Gently
cleanse the wound area and carefully dry the surrounding intact skin.
Remove the release film. (Note: to avoid sticking when handling Mepitel
once the backing has been removed, moisten gloves with saline or water)
Step
2 - Apply
Mepitel to the wound overlapping dry skin by at least one centimeter.
Step
3 - Apply outer
absorbent dressing.
Step
4 - Change
Mepitel as clinically indicated. Mepitel will not dry out, so it may be
left in place for several days.
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Mepilex®
Self-adherent absorbent
foam dressing
How
Mepilex Works:
Mepilex absorbs
exudates effectively and minimizes the risk of peri-wound skin
deterioration. The dressing helps maintain a moist wound environment for
optimal wound healing while absorbing excess exudates. The selective
micro-adherent properties (Safetac® layer) of Mepilex allow
it to be changed without causing additional pain to the patient, or
trauma to the wound and surrounding skin.
How
to Use Mepilex:
Step
1 - Clean the
wound area. Remove the release film.
Step
2 - Mepilex
should overlap the surrounding skin by at least 2 centimeters.
Apply adherent side of the dressing to the wound. Do not stretch.
Step
3 - Apply
non-adherent dressing holder (i.e. mesh net), if additional fixation is
required.
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Mepilex® Border
Self-adherent
absorbent foam
dressing
Note: Mepilex Border has a slightly greater ‘tack’
(adherence) than the Mepitel and Mepilex. Therefore, it may not be
appropriate for skin that is extremely sensitive/fragile.
How
Mepilex Border Works:
Mepilex Border
absorbs exudates effectively and minimizes the risk of peri-wound skin
maceration and erosion. The dressing helps to maintain a moist wound
environment for optimal wound healing. The safetac properties allow the
dressing to be changed without causing additional pain to the patient,
or trauma to the wound and surrounding skin.
How
to Use Mepilex Border:
Step
1 - Gently
cleanse the wound area assuring the surrounding skin is dry. Remove the
release film.
Step
2 - Apply the
adherent of the dressing to the wound overlapping onto the surrounding
skin. Do not stretch.
Step 3
- Mepilex Border
may be left in place 5-7 days, depending on clinical judgment.
Note:
Wounds with clinical infection or those at high risk for infection may
require more frequent dressing changes in conjunction with appropriate
topical/oral antibiotics, as indicated by Physician.