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

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Mepitel One used after facial resurfacing: avoid placing pressure upon the dressing lift and reposition the dressing at least every second day. When used on bleeding wounds or wounds with high viscosity exudate, Mepitel should be covered with a moist absorbent dressing pad. The nature of the bond that forms between Mepitel and the skin surface is such that the dressing can be removed with minimum pain and without damaging delicate new tissue.

Soft, thin, breathable and waterproof film is highly conformable and contributes to optimum patient protection & comfort The wound should be inspected for signs of infection according to clinical practice. Consult a health care professional for the appropriate medical treatment. White R (2008) A multinational survey of the assessment of pain when removing dressings. Wounds UK 4(1): 14-22 The perforated design lets exudate pass through to a secondary absorbent dressing. And you can leave it place, delivering topical treatments with ease. The dressing integrity reduces the need for frequent primary dressing changes and allows secondary dressing changes without disturbing healing. If Mepitel One is used on Epidermolysis Bullosa patients, employ extra surveillance at dressing changes. Adhesion level of Mepitel One is somewhat higher than of Mepitel.When used after facial resurfacing, avoid placing pressure upon the dressing. Lift and reposition the dressing at least every second day.

When used on bleeding wounds or wounds with high-viscosity exudate, Mepitel® One should be covered with a moist, absorbent dressing pad. Safetac also protects new tissue and intact skin – so wounds remain undisturbed to support faster natural healing . And it seals the wound margins to protect skin from damaging leaks and maceration . When Mepitel is used for the fixation of skin grafts and protection of blisters, the dressing should not be changed before the fifth day post application.Since its launch in 2009, a number of studies have highlighted the benefits of using Mepitel ® One.

If the product is not used properly on burns treated with meshed grafts or after facial resurfacing imprints can occur.Collin O (2009) Use of Mepitel One dressing following hand surgery: a case study series. Poster presentation. Wounds UK Conference, United Kingdom The results of the clinical evaluations demonstrate that Mepitel is associated with atraumatic and virtually pain-free dressing changes. The dressing with Safetac can be used cost-effectively in the treatment of a wide range of wound types and skin injuries. When used on bleeding wounds or wounds with high viscosity exudate, Mepitel One should be covered with a moist absorbent dressing pad.

When Mepitel One is used for the fixation of skin grafts, the dressing should not be changed before the fifth day post application. If you see signs of infection e.g. fever or the wound or surrounding skin becoming red, warm or swollen, consult a health care professional for appropriate treatment Mepitel One has an open mesh structure that allows exudate to pass through into a secondary absorbent dressing and enables the delivery of topical treatments. Mepitel One allows secondary dressings to be changed without disturbing the wound bed. The literature search identified a number of articles, presenting data generated from randomized controlled trials, non-randomized controlled trials and case study evaluations of Mepitel on a wide range of wound types and skin injuries. If used on epidermolysis bullosa patients, employ extra surveillance at dressing changes. Adhesion level of Mepitel® One is somewhat higher than that of Mepitel®.Waring M, Bielfeldt S, Mätzold K, Wilhelm KP, Butcher M (2011) An evaluation of the skin stripping of wound dressing adhesives. J Wound Care 20(9): 412-422 When used on burns treated with meshed grafts or after facial resurfacing, imprints can occur if the product is not used properly.