Silvercel Non Adherent Features
Non-Adherence
Easylift Precision Film Technology allows for:
- Easy and pain-free removalÂ
- Exudate absorption while minimizing adherence to the woundÂ
- Effective protection of the newly formed tissue
Antimicrobial ActionÂ
- Provides a sustained release of silver ions in vitro for up to 7 daysÂ
- Effective against a broad spectrum of wound pathogens (in vitro)
- Effective barrier to bacterial penetration (in vitro)
Absorbency
- Able to deal with moderate-to-heavily exuding woundsÂ
- Allows for effective exudate management and helps to maintain a moist wound environment beneficial to wound healing
High Wet Tensile Strength
- The dressing’s structural properties allow for intact removal; minimizing the risks of the dressing adhering to the wound bed and shedding fibers
Indications Of Using Silvercel Non Adherent Dressing:
Silvercel Dressing is an effective barrier to bacterial penetration. The barrier functions of the systagenix dressing may help reduce infection in moderate to heavily exuding partial and full-thickness wounds including:
- Pressure injuriesÂ
- Venous ulcersÂ
- Diabetic ulcersÂ
- Donor sitesÂ
- Traumatic and surgical wounds
How To Use Silvercel Alginate Dressing?
Directions for Use:
Site Preparation
- Debride when necessary and irrigate the wound site in accordance withstandard protocols.
- Remove excess solution from surrounding skin
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Dressing Selection:
- Select a size of Silvercel Non-Adherent Dressing that is slightly larger than the wound.
Dressing Application:
- Cut or fold the dressing to fit the wound.Â
- Loosely pack deep wounds ensuring the dressing does not overlap the wound margins.Â
- For heavily exuding wounds, apply to wound bed directly. For wounds with minimal exudate, apply to saline moistened wound bed. Cover and secure Silvercel Alginate Dressing with a non-occlusive secondary dressing.
Dressing Change and Removal:
- Dressing change frequency will depend on wound condition and the level of exudate. Initially it may be necessary to change the dressing every 24 hours.Â
- Reapply Silvercel Non- adherent dressing when the secondary dressing has reached its absorbent capacity or whenever good wound care practice dictates that the dressing should be changed.Â
- Gently remove the secondary dressing.Â
- Gently remove the dressing from the wound bed and discard. If the wound appears dry, saturate the dressing with sterile saline solution prior to removal.Â
- Irrigate the wound site in accordance with standard protocols prior to application of a new dressing.
Storage:
- Store at ambient temperature (<25°C / 77°F).
Contraindications:
Silvercel Dressing is not indicated for use on the following:
- Third-degree burns
- Patients with a known sensitivity to alginates, ethylene methyl acrylate (EMA) or silver
- Surgical implantationÂ
- To control heavy bleeding.
Precautions:
As wound conditions improve and exudate levels decrease, it may be preferable to switch to a more appropriate dressing, or apply to saline moistened wound bed. The dressing performance may be impaired by excess use of petrolatum-based ointments.
- Avoid contact with electrodes or conductive gels during electronic measurements, e.g. electrocardiograms (ECG) and electroencephalograms (EEG). Â
- Do not use dressing on patients undergoing Magnetic Resonance Imaging (MRI). Â
- Do not use dressing on pregnant or lactating women due to the absence of specific information.Â
- Clinicians/Healthcare Professionals should be aware that there are very limited data on prolonged and repeated use of silver containing dressings, particularly in children and neonates.
