Kendall AMD Antimicrobial Foam Dressing Features
- A micro-structured, open-cell surface that absorbs exudate
- Vertical wicking action that moves fluid into the foam core
- A dense core that maximizes retention of exudate
- Soft and comfortable
- Contain PHMB (Polyhexamethylene Biguanide)
- Supports a moist and bactericidal environment, providing a balanced environment
- Resist bacterial colonization within the dressing
- Unique mode of action; Foam absorbs wound fluid; PHMB binds to foam material and kills bacteria
- Provides protection against gram-, gram+ ( including MRSA and VRE) and fungi/yeast microorganisms
- Proven effective against repeated contamination for up to seven days
- Have been commonly used for 75 years with no known resistance
- Cost less than most antimicrobial treatments and silver dressings.
- Compliant with most existing wound care protocols
Why choose Kendall Antimicrobial AMD Foam Dressing?
- Requires no change in protocol
- Proven effective for up to 7 days
- Proven effective against MRSA, VR, Pseudomonas and Acinetobacter baumannii
- Minimizes need and offers flexibility for dressing changes
- Resists bacterial colonization within the dressing
- Sterile and hypoallergenic
- Reduce bacterial penetration through the dressing
- Limits cross-contamination from and to the patient, clinician, and environment
What to buy with Covidien Kendall Antimicrobial Dressing
- Molnlycke Mepitac Soft Silicone Tape
- Molnlycke Normlgel AG Antimicrobial Gel
- Molnlycke Hibiclens Antiseptic Antimicrobial Skin Cleanser
When to use Kendall AMD Antimicrobial Foam Dressing?
- For use in the management of post-surgical incisions, pressure ulcers, venous stasis ulcers, diabetic ulcers, donor sites, abrasions, lacerations, 1st and 2nd-degree burns, dermatologic disorders, other wounds inflicted by trauma and, as a secondary dressing or cover dressing for packed wounds
- An ideal dressing in the local management of exudate that may occur at surgically induced body exit sites such as tracheostomy, G-tube, J-tube, Penrose drain, chest tube, nephrostomy tube, sump drain, IV catheters, central venous lines, arterial catheters, dialysis catheters, peripherally inserted coronary catheters, mid-line catheters, externally placed orthopedic pins and epidural catheters
Cardinal Health PHMB Brochure
Precautions to take while using Kendall Foam Dressing
- For external use only
- Can be used in conjunction with prescribed therapies for the treatment of infections
- Dressings are not intended as a primary treatment for infections; if clinical signs of infection are present, please consult a physician
- Do not use as a primary treatment for full 3rd degree burns
- Do not use on patients with known sensitivity to PHMB
- Do not use if a primary package is damaged
- Do not resterilize
- Single-use only
