Smith & Nephew Acticoat Seven Day Antimicrobial Barrier Wound Dressing

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• Precautions:
  - For external use only
  - Acticoat 7 is not compatible with oil-based products, such as petrolatum
  - Avoid contact with electrodes or conductive gels during electronic measurements, e.g. EEG and ECG
  - Avoid exposure to temperatures above 50 degrees C
  - Protect from light
  - Do not use if product color is not uniform
  - Do not use contents if pack is opened or damaged
• Benefits:
  - Laboratory studies show that the Acticoat 7 dressing kills micro-organisms faster than conventional products such as silver sulfadiazine (1 percent cream) or silver nitrate (0.5%) solution
  - It has also been shown in-vitro to provide protection against more than 150 pathogens
  - The pathogens tested in the lab include very resistant strains of bacteria such as antibiotic-resistant strains of pseudomonas, methicillin-resistant staphylococcus aureus, vancomycin-resistant enterococcus and fungi
  - Acticoat 7 is cost-effective because it can be left on wounds for up to 7 days
• Instructions for Use:
  Application:
  - Follow standard protocol to cleanse wound; do not use oil-based cleansing agents
  For heavily exudative wounds:
  - Remove the ACTICOAT 7 dressing from the package and cut to size
  - Apply the dry ACTICOAT 7 dressing to the wound, either side down, as the exudate will be sufficient to activate the dressing
  - Cover the ACTICOAT 7 dressing with an absorbent secondary dressing
  - Complete the dressing with appropriate gauze wrappings if necessary
  For all other wounds:
  - Remove the ACTICOAT dressing from package and cut to shape
  - Moisten the dressing with sterile water (do not use saline)
  - Allow the dressing to drain on an absorbent surface in a sterile field for at least 2 minutes
  - Apply the ACTICOAT 7 dressing to the wound surface, either side down
  - Cover the dressing with a moist absorbent secondary dressing which may be prepared by saturating gauze with sterile water and wringing out the excess water
  - Complete the dressing with appropriate gauze wrappings if necessary
  - If the dressing dries and adheres to the wound, moisten or soak the dressing prior to removal
  - Avoid forceful removal of the dressing and disruption of the healing wound

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   Nancy C.

   Apr 6, 2019

   Pricey but works

   Amazing for promoting healing with a draining wound. We can now change dressing every four days compared to two to three in the past.

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   Nancy C.

   Feb 7, 2019

   heal that wound

   Perfect for wounds with small to moderate drainage. Helps with healing. Does truly work for multiple days.

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   Nancy C.

   Dec 11, 2018

   This product is great for

   This product is great for infection control - pricey but worth it!

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   Nancy C.

   Nov 14, 2018

   promote wound healing

   Product really helps with healing open wound.

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   Redhead

   Sep 1, 2010

   I sought out the help

   I sought out the help of a podiatist, upon severley cutting the bottom of my foot, and he applied the dressing. At 52, I've never healed so quickly; without infection; and, look forward to using this product whenever I cut/burn myself again, it's amazing!! I can't wait to share this product and/or info with my dermatologist this winter, when I undergo chemical peel like proceedures for large areas of sun damaged skin. Thanks for making this product available without a prescription!!!!

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   Question: Is this dressing safe to use for patients with diabetic wound ulcers especially on the legs?

   Asked by Shalen N. on Jul 24, 2015 Report
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     Answer: Indications ACTICOAT 7 Antimicrobial Barrier Dressing is an effective barrier to bacterial penetration. The barrier function of the dressing may help reduce infection in partial and full thickness wounds including decubitus ulcers, venous stasis ulcers, diabetic ulcers, first- and second-degree burns, and donor sites. ACTICOAT 7 dressings may be used over debrided and grafted partial thickness wounds.
     
     Thank you for your inquiry. Hope it helps.

     Medical Supplies Club Customer Care Store answer Jul 24, 2015

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