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What is Aquacel extra made of?
Aquacel is a primary wound dressing made from sodium carboxymethylcellulose. It is produced as a textile fibre and presented in the form of a fleece held together by a needle bonding process, and is available both as a `ribbon’ for packing cavities, and as a flat non-woven pad for application to larger open wounds.
Is Aquacel and alginate the same?
Aquacel Ag is an absorbent wound dressing made from sodium carboxymethyl cellulose and impregnated with 1.2% silver. It is a moisture retentive topical dressing which can release silver within the dressing for up to 14 days [3]. Alginate Silver is a material contains calcium alginate and silver alginate.
Is Aquacel a hydrogel dressing?
AQUACEL® Ag SURGICAL cover dressing is made by layering an island of silver-impregnated Hydrofiber® Technology with a hydrocolloid adhesive layer and a breathable polyurethane film backing.
What type of wound is Aquacel good for?
Under the supervision of a health care professional, the AQUACEL® EXTRA™ Hydrofiber® Wound Dressing with Strengthening Fiber may be used for the management of leg ulcers, pressure injuries (stages 2-4) and diabetic ulcers; surgical wounds (post-operative, donor sites, dermatological); partial-thickness (second-degree) …
When should I stop using Aquacel?
For partial thickness burns (second degree burns), Aquacel Ag dressings may be left in place for up to 14 days or until clinically indicated. If the burn is infected, frequent inspection of the wound may be necessary. As the burn wound reepithelizes, the Aquacel Ag will detach or be easily removed.
What is Aquacel good for?
Aquacel Ag® is intended for the management of a wide range of acute and chronic wounds, based on the clinical experience with Aquacel hydrofiber dressing. Various silver-impregnated wound dressings are available for the management of critically colonized and locally infected wounds.
How often should Aquacel be changed?
Use Aquacel Ag ribbon for cavity wounds. Dressing change. Every 5 to 7 days, unless exudate strikethrough occurs earlier.
Is Silvercel and Aquacel the same?
Results: Silvercel was found to be significantly more effective in terms of wound exudate management than Aquacel Ag. On exposure to high levels of wound exudate, Silvercel retained its shape and mechanical strength, and remained at the site of application.
When do you use Aquacel?
AQUACEL® Foam dressing is designed for:
- Exuding wounds.
- Use as a primary dressing on shallow wounds.
- Use as a secondary dressing on highly exuding wounds.
- Use for a skin protection as part of a comprehensive protocol of care.
Can you shower with an Aquacel dressing?
AQUACEL surgical cover dressing is flexible, aiding mobility and enabling you to exercise more freely. Because it is waterproof and bacteria-proof it protects your incision from infection while healing, and it allows you to shower and bathe.
Do you wet Aquacel?
Place the Aquacel Ag in the wound and then wet with sterile saline over the wound area only. The vertical absorption properties of Aquacel Ag will help to maintain the moist area over the wound only and reduce the risk of maceration.
How long does Aquacel stay on?
AQUACEL Surgical is designed to stay in place for up to 14 days or more, subject to clinical assessment.
What makes aquacel dressing and how does it work?
The silver properties are inside the non-woven pad that also has Hydrofiber technology that holds the moisture barrier during the wound healing process. The top layer is made from a polyurethane film and the contact layer is made from a polyurethane film that is placed in between two layers of hydrocolloid.
When to use aquacel AG for wound care?
It is important to note that you should always use Aquacel AG dressings as prescribed by a physician or according to the instructions printed on the package. If you have a serious injury or wound area, having the best treatment plan, whether it includes Aqualcel AG dressings or not, is beneficial to the healing process.
Can you use aquacel AG advantage as a sponge?
• For oncology wounds, a secondary dressing of high absorbency may be required. • AQUACEL® Ag Advantage enhanced Hydrofiber® dressing with silver and strengthening fiber is not intended for use as a surgical sponge.
How big should a aquacel AG advantage dressing be?
• AQUACEL® Ag Advantage enhanced Hydrofiber® dressing with silver and strengthening fiber should overlap at least 1cm (1/2″) onto the skin surrounding the wound.