ConvaTec Aquacel Ag Hydrofiber Ribbon Dressing With Strengthening Fiber and Ionic Silver

ConvaTec Aquacel Ag Hydrofiber Ribbon Dressing With Strengthening Fiber and Ionic Silver is a versatile primary dressing indicated for moderate to highly exuding chronic and acute wounds. where there is an infection or an increased risk of infection. It is designed for the non-traumatic removal of the dressing without damaging newly formed tissue. The combination of Hydrofiber Technology with ionic silver (Ag+) produces a dressing that is highly absorbent, has favorable gelling characteristics and broad-spectrum antimicrobial activity.

Beneifts of Aquacel Ag Hydrofiber Ribbon Dressing with Ionic Silver

• Supports moist wound healing environment
• Reduces maceration by locking exudate into its fibers and away from the skin
• Cohesive gel allows easy, atraumatic removal
• Absorbs and retains higher levels of exudate than most alginates
• Ionic silver kill a broad spectrum of wound pathogens that can cause infection

Why Choose Aquacel Ag Hydrofiber Dressing With Ionic Silver?

• Releases ionic silver in a controlled manner as wound exudate is absorbed into the dressing
• May help protect peri-wound skin by helping reduce the risk of maceration
• Supports wound healing by providing a moist wound healing environment
• Provides rapid and sustained antimicrobial activity in vitro
• Provides sustained antimicrobial activity for up to 7 days
• Reduces pain during dressing changes
• Ionic silver is a proven antimicrobial that kills a broad spectrum of pathogens, including MRSA, VRE, S. aureus, P. aeruginosa, C. krusei, A. niger and B. fragils
  
• latex free

Hydrofiber Technology

Hydrofiber Technology is a patented technology in which fibres of high-quality cellulose are carboxymethylated altering its structure to allow better absorbency and retention of fluid. These fibres are then processed to mesh them together to form a stable fleece layer. When exposed to fluid, the fibres swell to form a clear, soft, cohesive gel structure that closely conforms to the wound bed. As the fibres swell, the fluid and its contents (eg bacteria and other inflammatory cells and enzymes) are trapped and held within the dressing. In addition, the gelling action prevents lateral spread of fluid through the dressing to reduce the risk of maceration and promote a moist wound healing environment.

What to buy with Hydrofiber Ribbon Dressing?

• ConvaTec Sensi-Care Perineal Or Skin Cleanser
• Medline Restore Nitrile Exam Gloves with Colloidal Oatmeal
• ConvaTec Sensi-Care Sting Free Skin Barrier Wipe

How to apply Aquacel Ag Hydrofiber Ribbon Dressing?

• The dressing should overlap 1 cm (1/2 inch) onto the intact skin surrounding the wound
• The dressing will shrink as it absorbs wound fluid and gels

• When using the dressing ribbon in deep wounds, leave at least 2.5cm (1") outside the wound for easy removal
• Only fill the dressing into deep wounds up to 80% (almost to the top), as the dressing will swell as it absorbs the fluid

• Place the dressing on the wound and cover with a cover dressing that keeps the wound moist
• See individual package inserts for instructions regarding usage and cover dressing removal
• If covering with gauze, change when wound fluid strikes through the outer layer.

Removal of Hydrofiber Ribbon Dressing

• While the dressing may have to be changed every 2 to 3 days in the beginning, it can be left on the wound for up to 7 days when the wound is almost closed
• The dressing should be changed when it is saturated with wound fluid or if the cover dressing edges are bunching, rolling up, or leaking
• All wounds should be inspected frequently
• Remove the dressing when medically indicated (wound fluid comes out of the dressing, there is too much bleeding, or you have increased pain)
• If residual dressing is left in the wound, irrigate with wound cleanser
• If the dressing dries and is hard to remove, moisten with sterile saline or sterile water until it lifts easily
• It may take several minutes for it to gel