AQUACEL Ag Extra Hydrofiber Wound Dressing
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Wherte to use :
Partial Thickness Burns:
- Before applying the dressing, cleanse the wound area with an appropriate wound cleanser.
- Aquacel Ag Extra should overlap 5 cm (2 inches) onto the skin surrounding the burn or other adjacent Aquacel Ag Extra.
- It should be covered with sterile gauze and secured with medical tape or a retention bandage.
- Remove the gauze cover dressing periodically and inspect the Convatec Aquacel Ag Extra while it remains in place on the burn.
- In this indication adherence to the wound bed of the Aquacel Ag Extra is a desired characteristic.
- Adherence of the dressing over joints could interfere with movement.
- For partial thickness burns (second degree burns), Aquacel 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 Extra will detach or be easily removed.
Dry Wounds:
- Place the Aquacel Ag Extra in the wound and then wet with sterile saline over the wound area only.
- The vertical absorption properties of Aquacel Ag Extra will help to maintain the moist area over the wound only and reduce the risk of maceration.
- Cover the dressing with a moisture retentive dressing such as DuoDERM Extra Thin to avoid drying out of the dressing and subsequent dressing adherence to the wound.
Precautions to take using Aquacel Dressing:
- Because Aquacel Ag Extra provides a moist environment that supports the growth of new blood vessels, the delicate newly formed blood vessels may occasionally produce blood stained wound fluid.
- Aquacel Ag Extra is not compatible with oil-based products, such as petrolatum.
- Secondary dressings should be used as stated.
- When used in second degree burns, adherence of the dressing over joints could interfere with movement.
- Aquacel Ag Extra is not intended for use as a surgical sponge.
Use of Aquacel Ag:
- Before applying the dressing, cleanse the wound area with an appropriate wound cleanser.
- Aquacel Ag Extra should overlap 1cm (1/2 inch) onto the skin surrounding the wound.
- This primary dressing should be used with a secondary cover dressing.
- Apply the dressing to the wound and cover with a moisture retentive dressing (e.g. DuoDERM, CarboFlex, CombiDERM), foam dressing, gauze, or other appropriate dressing.
- All wounds should be inspected frequently.
- Remove the Aquacel Ag Extra when clinically indicated (i.e., leakage, excessive bleeding, increased pain) or after a maximum of seven days.
- AQUACEL® Ag EXTRATM wound dressing is composed of two layers of Hydrofiber® Technology stitched together.
- It is nine times stronger and has 50% greater absorbency as compared to the original AQUACEL® Ag wound dressing.
- AQUACEL® Ag EXTRATM Hydrofiber® dressing is specifically suited to help manage moderate to highly exuding wounds and is cleared for the same indications as the AQUACEL® Ag dressing.
- Available sizes: 2"X2", 4"X5", 6"X6", 8"X12"
Manufacturer | Convatec |
Application | Silver Dressing |
Dimensions | 2"X2", 4"X5", 6"X6", 8"X12" |
HCPCS | A6197 |
Impregnated Ingredients | Ionic Silver |
Material | Hydrofiber® |
Shape | Square |
Type | Non-adhesive |
UNSPSC Code | 42311505 |