Smith And Nephew Acticoat Barrier Dressing Features
- Soft and conformable
- Nanocrystalline coating of pure silver delivers antimicrobial barrier activity within 30 minutes
- Compatible as a wound contact layer with negative pressure wound therapy (NPWT) for a period of up to 3 days
- Open weave structure facilitates the passage of fluid through the dressing and wicks away excess exudate
- Polyester substrate helps manage moisture level and control silver release
- Effective barrier which may assist in preventing contamination of the wound
- Versatile dressing that can be cut to the desired shape and size to wrap around all body parts
- Sustained release of silver also means fewer dressing changes, resulting in less exposure of the wound bed to the environment
- Provides potent, fast-acting, and long-lasting antimicrobial barrier control
- Easy to apply and remove
- Provides 3-day wear time
- Indications:
For use in partial and full-thickness wound including:- first- and second-degree burns
- covering of graft sites
- pressure ulcers
- venous stasis ulcers
- diabetic ulcers
- surgical sites
What to buy with Acticoat Flex 3 Antimicrobial Dressing
- Smith and Nephew Dermal Wound Cleanser
- AprilFresh Biological Odor Eliminator
- Cardinal Health Skin Barrier Ointment
Acticoat Absorbent Dressing Instructions
Acticoat Dressing Instructions are as follows
- Cleanse the wound using conventional, non-oil-based techniques and leave wound moist
- Remove the dressing from the package and cut to shape as necessary
- Moisten ACTICOAT Flex 3 Antimicrobial Dressing with sterile water or tap water
- Do not use saline if possible
- Apply the dressing to the wound surface (either side down) and secure with an appropriate secondary dressing that will maintain a moist environment
- The dressing should be kept moist, but not so wet that tissue maceration occurs
- Examine the dressing to ensure a moist environment is being maintained – Change the dressing depending on the amount of exudate and the condition of the wound
- If the dressing dries and adheres to the wound, moisten or soak the dressing prior to removal
- Avoid forceful removal and disruption of the healing wound
Precautions:
- For external use only
- Protect from light
- Not compatible with oil-based products, such as petrolatum
- Avoid contact with electrodes or conductive gels during electronic measurements, e.g. EEG, ECG
- If reddening or sensitization occurs, discontinue use
- Do not use contents if package is opened or damaged
- Not intended for use on third-degree burns
- Only use on premature infants (less than 37 weeks gestation) when the clinical benefits outweigh the potential risks
- Not intended to provide sole treatment for infected wounds. May be used on infected wounds which are being managed per local clinical protocols
Contraindications:
- Do not use on patients with a known sensitivity to silver
- Do not use on patients during Magnetic Resonance Imaging (MRI) examination
- Prior to administrating radiation therapy, remove Acticoat Flex 3. A new dressing may be applied following each treatment
