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

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At this time, significantly more patients treated with Mepitel One had healed compared to those treated with a lipido-colloid adhesive layer. Wound related pain is commonly experienced and can be distressing for both patients and clinicians (White, 2008; Mudge and Orsted, 2010). It can be applied together with Mesorb ®; or for high-exuding wounds with Mextra ® Superabsorbent; with tubular fixation such Tubifast ® 2-Way Stretch ® or under compression bandages. Note: If Mepitel One is used on Epidermolysis Bullosa patients, employ extra surveillance at dressing changes. Mepitel is designed for a wide range of wounds such as skin tears, skin abrasions, surgical incisions, second degree burns, blistering, lacerations, partial and full thickness grafts, diabetic ulcers.

When Mepitel is used on burns treated with meshed grafts or after facial resurfacing imprints can occur if the product is not used properly. A wide range of clinical evidence shows that dressings with Safetac prevent trauma, minimise wound pain and associated psychological stress, while facilitating undisturbed wound healing. You can use Mepitel together with Mesorb ®; or for highly exuding wounds, with Mextra ® Superabsorbent; with Tubifast ® fixation or under compression bandages. Mepitel ® One has one side of silicone adhesion to minimise pain and discomfort at dressing removal and reduces skin damage for patients (Patton et al, 2013; David et al, 2018). The Safetac layer seals around the wound edges, preventing the exudate to leak onto the surrounding skin, thus minimises the risk of maceration.You can change your choices at any time by visiting Cookie preferences, as described in the Cookie notice. Since the launch of Mepitel ® in 1989, there has been a considerable amount of clinical evidence to support its use, beginning with the first randomised study comparing the efficiency of Mepitel ® with silver sulfadiazine in children with partial thickness scalds (Gotschall et al, 1998). Mepitel Film can not be used as primary fixation for IV, cannulae, ports or other infusion and or life sustaining devices. Wounds on convex areas present few problems but on concave, contoured or jointed areas, adequate padding must be applied to exclude voids beneath the dressing where fluid might accumulate. Wound contact layer dressings are primarily used to protect granulation and re-epithelialisation tissue from external stresses, thereby facilitating the healing process while minimising wound trauma and pain (David et al, 2018).

Mepitel Film provides instant tack adhesion that minimizes the requirement of extra pressure to fixate well.

When used on bleeding wounds or wounds with high viscosity exudate, Mepitel should be covered with a moist absorbent dressing pad. Mepitel is a soft silicone low adherence mesh that can be placed on a wound for up to 14 days dependent on the condition of the wound. Indicated for a wide range of wounds, such as skin tears, skin abrasions, surgical incisions, second degree burns, blistering, lacerations, partial and full thickness grafts, diabetic ulcers, and venous and arterial ulcers.

This DS Cannulation Pouch in blue is ideal for keeping a range of cannulas and associated items together in one location, making these items easy to access when needed and keeping them tidy and easy.When Mepitel is used for the fixation of skin grafts and protection of blisters, the dressing should not be changed before the fifth day post application. The Safetac layer ensures atraumatic dressing changes and creates a seal around the wound edges, preventing the exudate to leak onto the surrounding skin, thus minimises the risk of maceration1. Mepitel One with Safetac technology is a one-sided wound contact layer that effectively protects the wound and the skin and prevents an outer dressing from sticking to the wound, minimising trauma and pain. The silicone coating is slightly tacky, which facilitates the application and retention of the dressing to the peri-wound area.

Mölnlycke is a world-leading medical products and solutions company that equips healthcare professionals to achieve the best patient, clinical and economic outcomes.For further assistance, please contact Ecommerce Support Helpdesk at 0800 0281 409, Monday through Friday between 8. Gentle 2-sided wound contact layer with Safetac®, designed to mould softly to skin without sticking to the moist wound . Fixation tapes and devices can be fixated on top of the Mepitel Film product, the Mepitel Film is than used as a protective Landing Zone for the fixation tape. An innovative one-sided Safetac wound contact layer, Mepitel One lets you give the healing process the time it needs as it can be left in place for up to 14 days “avoiding the need for dressing removal can help minimise patient pain and unnecessary disturbance to the healing process. Silicone-coated dressings, such as Mepitel ® One with Safetac ® technology, can overcome the problems of adherence to the wound and damage to the surrounding skin (White, 2005; White, 2008) resulting in minimal pain for patients.