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When to use Mepitel Ag

Mepitel Ag is indicated for the management of a wide range of exuding wounds such as skin tears, skin abrasions, sutured/surgical wounds, partial thickness burns, partial and full thickness grafts, lacerations, diabetic ulcers, venous ulcers, and arterial ulcers.

Silver sulphate is added to the dressing as a preservative to inhibit or reduce microbial growth on the dressing.

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'References'

  1. Mölnlycke Health Care. Reports no. 20120625-001 and 20131107-002 . 2005. Data on file.
  2. Wounds International. International consensus. Appropriate use of silver dressings in wounds. An expert working group consensus. London, UK: Wounds Int; 2012 [cited 14 Sep 2017]. URL: http://www.woundsinternational.com/media/issues/567/files/content_10381.pdf.
  3. White R. Evidence for atraumatic soft silicone wound dressing use. Wounds UK. 2005;1(3):104-109.
  4. Zillmer R, et al. Biophysical effects of repetitive removal of adhesive dressings on peri-ulcer skin. J Wound Care 2006;15(5):187-191.
  5. Waring M, et al. An evaluation of the skin stripping of wound dressing adhesives. J Wound Care 2011;20(9):412-422.
  6. White R. A multinational survey of the assessment of pain when removing dressings. Wounds UK. 4 (1). 2008.
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