Mepitel ME290500 Soft Silicone Wound Contact Layer with Safetac Technology, 5 cm Width, 7 cm Length (Pack of 5)

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Mepitel is clinically provento enable faster healing with less pain and cost, compared to silver sulfadiazine Our next generation of flexible dressings are suitable for skin tears with total flap loss and/or higher levels of exudate .

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It can be applied together with Mesorb ® (high exudate level) or Mextra ® Superabsorbent (very high exudate level). Mepitel One with the outer absorbent dressing can be fixated with Tubifast 2 way-stretch or under compression bandages. How to use Mepitel One When used on bleeding wounds or wounds with high viscosity exudate, Mepitel should be covered with a moist absorbent dressing pad eg Mesorb. The perforated design lets exudate pass through to a secondary absorbent dressing minimising the risk of maceration. The first thing to look for is the skin flap. This will help you to diagnose whether the wound is a skin tear, and assess its severity. You can then follow the treatment protocol.Since its launch in 2009, a number of studies have highlighted the benefits of using Mepitel ® One. Dressing selection can significantly improve treatment on skin tears as proven in a recent Randomised Controlled Trial (RCT). Watch Dr. Kevin Woo as he looks at the effectiveness of soft silicone dressings for the healing of skin tears compared with local best practice where soft silicone dressings are not used .

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The open structure of Mepitel allows, where clinically indicated, topical treatments to pass through onto the wound. This is a MUST use on cuts or grazesn for me. I take a blood thinning drug and it has resulted in the skin on my arms becoming paper thin and liable to cuts or tears. Mepitel layered over the wound prevents any fibrous dressing attaching its self int Soft, thin, breathable and waterproof film is highly conformable and contributes to optimum patient protection & comfortWhen used after facial resurfacing, avoid placing pressure upon the dressing. Lift and reposition the dressing at least every second day. There are various choices available, including hydrogels made from biopolymers. Notably, there have been significant advancements in traditional medicine, film dressings, stem cells, and growth factors used for radiation-induced dermatitis. When using for the fixation of skin grafts and protection of blisters, the dressing should not be changed before the fifth day post application A wound is considered a complicated problem. Treatment efficiency depends on various aspects, including patient comorbidities, diagnosis, physiological condition, anatomical placement, and wound size. Consequently, the general guideline is that dressing selection is customized to the wound and cancer patient, with the direction and attention of physicians with wound treatment experience [ 12, 13]. This would support patients in receiving the appropriate treatment, achieving maximum efficiency, and avoiding adverse reactions during treatment. Highly exuding wounds are challenging to treat. That is why we are providing a wound healing solution that clinicians want to see and that patients can feel.

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Waring M, Bielfeldt S, Mätzold K, Wilhelm KP, Butcher M (2011) An evaluation of the skin stripping of wound dressing adhesives. J Wound Care 20(9): 412-422 Mepitel One has an open mesh structure that allows exudate to pass through into a secondary absorbent dressing and enables the delivery of topical treatments. Mepitel One allows secondary dressings to be changed without disturbing the wound bed. Collin O (2009) Use of Mepitel One dressing following hand surgery: a case study series. Poster presentation. Wounds UK Conference, United KingdomAdamietz IA, Mose S, Haberl A, et al (1994) Effect of Self-Adhesive, Silicone-Coated Polyamide Net Dressing on Irradiated Human Skin. Radiat Oncol Investig 2(6): 277-282 Mepitel Film can be used as a landing zone for aggressive tapes, allowing devices to be secured to the patients’ skin, without causing damage or pain at removal .

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The delivery of wound care in the current climate is challenging so effective solutions are more important than ever. It is vital to be aware of the latest products and innovations that have the potential to improve outcomes. Safetac also protects new tissue and intact skin, so wounds remain undisturbed, to support faster healing. Mepitel seals the wound margins to protect skin from damaging leaks and maceration. Schematic representation of clinical manifestations and symptoms of acute and chronic radiodermatitis. When used on bleeding wounds or wounds with high-viscosity exudate, Mepitel® One should be covered with a moist, absorbent dressing pad.You can also use Mepitel Film to significantly reduce the radiotherapy-induced skin damage after radio-therapy treatment of breast cancer. In a recent randomised controlled trial, the severity of the skin reaction was reduced by more than 90% .