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.