MedVance Silicone Bordered Foam Dressing Features
- The dressing has many layers that can absorb a lot and keep the wound from getting too wet
- The soft silicone on the bandage doesn't stick to the wound but sticks to the skin around it
- Changing the bandage doesn't hurt much, and it helps avoid more damage to the wound
- The bandage has a special layer that keeps liquids out but lets in air and water vapor
- It fits the shape of the body for more comfort
- Putting it on and taking it off is easy
- It has a unique design that stays in place even on parts of the body that move a lot
What to buy with MedVance Silicone Adhesive Foam Dressing
How to Use MedVance Silicone Bordered Foam Dressing
- Follow wound bed preparation protocol, including wound cleansing and debridement.
- Select a suitable dressing size that overlaps the wound margin by approximately two centimeters.
- Apply the pad to the wound bed and smooth down the adhesive border.
- To remove, gently release the adhesive border and remove the dressing. Dispose of it as medical waste.
- Follow wound bed preparation protocol, including cleansing with an appropriate solution, before applying subsequent dressings.
Frequency of change
Dressing change frequency will vary as wound healing progresses. Daily dressing changes may be required initially until exudation decreases. Change when the dressing is saturated, soiled, or according to the local protocol (up to seven days).
When to use MedVance Silicone Sacral Foam dressing?
- Moderate to heavily exuding wounds.
- Acute and chronic wounds.
- Partial and full-thickness wounds.
- Pressure ulcers.
- Leg ulcers.
- Diabetic foot ulcers.
- Traumatic wounds.
- Abrasions and other wounds healed by secondary intention.
Indications
Use MedVance Silicone Foam Dressing With Border to handle wounds that produce a moderate to heavy amount of fluid. This includes various types of wounds, such as venous leg ulcers, diabetic foot ulcers, pressure injuries, donor sites, and both partial and full-thickness burns, whether they are new or long-term.
Precautions
Use caution when considering MedVance Silicone Foam Dressing With Border. Avoid using it on dry or minimally fluid wounds, wounds covered with dry, dead tissue, and patients known to be sensitive or allergic to the dressing materials. The product is sterile for one-time use, so do not use it if the package is open or damaged. Never attempt to sterilize the dressing.
