Key Features of Aquacel AG. Dressings

Description Aquacel Ag is a primary wound dressing made from sodium carboxymethylcellulose (NaCMC) containing 1.2 silver in an ionic form. The NaCMC is produced as a textile fibre and presented in the form of a fleece held together by a needle bonding process, and is available both as a `ribbon' for packing cavities and as a flat non-woven pad for application to larger open wounds. The dressing absorbs and interacts with wound exudate to form a soft, hydrophilic, gas-permeable gel that traps bacteria and conforms to the contours of the wound whilst providing a micro-environment that is believed to facilitate healing. It is the only antimicrobial dressing that incorporates Hydrofiber®Technology, it: Releases ionic silver in a controlleda manner as wound exudate is absorbed into the dressing1,2 May help protect periwound skin by helping reduce the risk of maceration b,3,4 May help minimise cross-infection during dressing removalb,5 Is soft and conformable6 Supports wound healing by providing a moist wound healing environment

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