Aquacel ag dressing instructions.pdf

For additional guidance on indications and precautions please refer to the instructions for use leaflet in the box. • New or increasing size of wound. • New or Instructions for use. All wounds should be inspected frequently. Remove the AQUACEL Ag Hydrofiber Dressing when clinically. How to care for your post-operative hip/knee joint replacement wound. These pictures show how the dressing works. Knee picture 1. •Dressing covering the wound. A patient's guide to AQUACEL® Ag SURGICAL dressing. An innovative design to handle post-operative challenges. Skin-friendly hydrocolloid technology. Do not use Aquacel on dry wounds. Dressing change. Every 5 to 7 days, unless strikethrough of exudate occurs earlier. Requires a secondary dressing - a semi- wounds and AQUACEL® Ag SURGICAL cover dressing is used on Please refer to the package inserts for complete directions for use14,31. Prepare the wound PDF | Introduction AQUACEL ® Ag dressings (Box 1) incorporate Hydrofiber ® Technology with 1.2% (w/w) silver (ie 12mg of silver per gram of dressing). Change secondary dressing more frequently if saturated. Directions for Use on a Partial-Thickness Burn. AQUACEL® Ag with Hydrofiber® is a soft, sterile,Aquacel AG is a primary wound dressing made from sodium carboxymethylcellulose, containing silver. The dressing is a soft, sterile, non-woven dressing. This AQUACEL® Foam dressing may be used as a primary dressing or secondary dressing. • Always ensure the skin surrounding the wound is clean and dry.