Features of Mepilex Border Sacrum Dressings by Molnlycke Healthcare
- Soft silicone layer conforms to the uneven skin surface, creating a secure fixation over a large contact area
- Self-adherent, no secondary fixation required
- Thin and semi-transparent border of Molnlycke Mepilex Border Sacrum dressing offers enhanced fixation and security
- Multilayered foam pad enhances fluid uptake and optimal moisture balance
- Does not stick to moist wound bed but only to dry tissue
- Mepilex Border Sacrum Dressing allows for atraumatic removal
- Easily lifts and adjusts without losing the adherent properties
- Maintains a moist wound environment
- Sacral Border Dressing lower risks of skin irritation and allergy
- Minimizes the risk of maceration
- Minimizes pain, trauma and skin stripping
- Can be used under compression bandages
- Lower friction coefficient for secure fixation
- Soft and conformable
What to buy with Molnlycke Foam Dressing
- Hollister Restore Wound Cleanser
- Hybrid Vinyl-Based Exam Gloves
- MPM Antiseptic Wound And Skin Cleanser
How does Molnlycke Mepilex Border Foam Dressing work?
Mepilex Border Sacrum foam dressing comprises of five layers which work in the following manner:
- Safetac layer: Located closest to the skin and helps in the prevention of horizontal leakage
- Absorption layer: Provides quick and effective absorption
- Spreading layer: Evenly distributes exudate into the retention layer
- Retention layer: Prevents exudate from going back into the skin, reducing the risk of maceration
- Backing film: Waterproof, bacteria proof and highly breathable to protect the wound from outer contamination
Absorption, Retention and Spreading layers maintain an optimal moisture level and minimize the risk of skin breakdowns. They help in dissipating shear and redistributing pressure. The elasticity of Safetac layer helps dissipate shear forces and provides easy repositioning of dressing after skin assessment in pressure ulcer prevention.
When to use Mepilex Sacrum Border?
- Sloughy wound
- Red granulated wound
- Medium to high exudation
- Painful wound
- Sutured wound
- Superficial wound
- Fragile skin
- Burn
- Pressure ulcer
- Skin tear
- Pressure ulcer prevention dressings
- Bordered foam dressings
- Shaped dressings
- Absorbent dressings
- Pressure ulcer treatment dressings
Mepilex Border Safetac Technology:
Safetac is a soft silicone adhesive technology patented by Molnlycke Health Care. It assists in optimizing the wound healing journey. The use of Mepilex Border Sacrum with Safetac technology reduces tissue damage and patient pain during dressing changes. It does not adhere to the moist wound bed, seals the edges of the wound, prevents exudate leakage onto the surrounding skin, reduces the risk for maceration, and does not strip off skin while maintaining a microclimate optimal for wound healing. All this results in less stressful dressing changes, less pain, and potentially a faster healing process.
