Answer: Do not use this product in combination with other wound care products without first consulting a healthcare professional.
During the body’s normal healing process, unnecessary material is removed from the wound, which could make the wound appear larger after the first few dressing changes. If the wound continues to get larger after the first few dressing changes, consult a healthcare professional.
Should you observe irritation (reddening, inflammation), maceration (whitening of the skin), hypergranulation (excess tissue formation) or sensitivity (allergic reaction) consult a healthcare professional.
Frequent dressing changes on wounds with damaged or delicate skin surrounding the wound is not recommended. The wound should be inspected during dressing changes. Contact a healthcare professional if
- signs of infection occur (increased pain, bleeding, wound drainage),
- there is a change in wound color and/or odor,
- the wound does not begin to show signs of healing and
- any other unexpected symptoms occur.
The dressing may be used on infected wounds only under the care of a healthcare professional.
The use of this device neither guarantees nor warrantees against AIDS transmission.
Treatment of the above wound types should be under the supervision of a healthcare professional.
Appropriate supportive measures should be taken where indicated (e.g., use of graduated compression bandaging in the management of venous leg ulcers or pressure relief measures in the management of pressure ulcers).
Colonization of chronic wounds is common and is not a contraindication to the use of the dressing. The dressing may be used on infected wounds under medical supervision together with appropriate therapy and frequent monitoring of the wound. In the presence of a clinical anaerobic infection, occlusive therapy is not recommended.
The control of blood glucose, as well as, appropriate supportive measures should be provided with diabetic foot ulcers.
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