#Aquacel ag skin#

O’Meara S, Al-Kurdi D, Ologun Y, Ovington LG, Martyn-St James M, Richardson R.

Manufacturers’ instructions should be followed. Iodine dressings have a maximum dosage and maximum length of time over which they can be used. Iodine may be absorbed by the internal organs, especially when large wounds are treated. They should not be used on persons with: known or suspected iodine sensitivity, Hashimoto's thyroiditis, non-toxic nodular goitre, children and pregnant or lactating women.

Iodine: Slow-release iodine-based dressings are effective against wound infection.

According to manufacturers, it can be used on persons with diabetes, as it does not alter levels of blood sugar. Manuka honey should not be applied on individuals with hypersensitivity to honey. Some individuals experience a stinging sensation when Manuka honey is applied. Topical applications are applied directly to the wound and are covered with a wound dressing an additional secondary dressing may be required for wounds with large amounts of fluid. Products are available as sheet dressings or as topical applications. Manuka honey is thought to have antimicrobial and cleaning properties. Silver is not recommended for prolonged use as silver may inhibit epithelialization with long term use (>4 weeks). If absorbed by internal organs it may impair their function.

#Aquacel ag skin#

Frequent use can cause some discoloration on the skin around the wound.

Silver is effective against many types of bacteria, fungi and viruses.

Below is a summary of how some of these agents work: These include antiseptics such as silver, cadexomer iodine, polyhexamethyl biguanide (PHMB) and honey. However, new technological advances resulted in products that cause less harm to the wound and are excellent at destroying germs. Some antiseptics may delay the healing process and worsen a wound's condition. It has not been confirmed that bacteria develop immunity (resistance) to antiseptics with extended antiseptic use. Antimicrobial dressings have substances with antiseptic activity, which weaken and slow the growth of bacteria and other microorganisms - this antiseptic activity helps prevent the bacteria from causing further infection. Antimicrobial dressings are indicated for infected wounds. 2003 49(suppl 8A):2-5.Antimicrobial dressings play an important role in wound care but should only be used after careful assessment by your clinician. Progression toward healing: wound infection and the role of an advanced silver-containing Hydrofiber dressing. Microbicidal properties of a silver-containing hydrofiber dressing against a variety of burn wound pathogens.

Bowler PG, Jones SA, Walker M, Parsons D.

Controlling wound bioburden with a novel silver-containing Hydrofiber dressing.

Jones SA, Bowler PG, Walker M, Parsons D.

Laboratory Test Comparison of AQUACEL ® Surgical Dressing ‘New Design’ and the Jubilee Method ofĭressing Surgical Wounds.A prospective clinical audit of a new dressing design for lower limb arthroplasty wounds. Clarke JV, Deakin AH, Dillon JM, Emmerson S, Kinninmonth AWG.et al, Aquacel Surgical Dressing Reduces the Rate of Acute PJI Following Total Joint Arthroplasty: A Case-Control Study.

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