Description

Aquacel Ag Hydrofiber Dressings are ideal for wounds that are infected or at high risk from infections such as MRSA. This versatile primary dressing combines the unique gelling action of Hydrofiber Technology with the broad-spectrum antimicrobial properties of ionic silver (1.2% w/w) for moderately and highly exuding chronic and acute wounds such as: Partial thickness (second-degree) burns. Diabetic foot ulcers, leg ulcers and pressure ulcers. Surgical wounds. Traumatic wounds. Wounds that are prone to bleeding. Oncology wounds. Donor and recipient graft sites. The dressing fibres of Aquacel Ag gel on contact with wound fluid, swelling as they lock exudate away from the wound, where the ionic silver kills the pathogens that can cause infection, including MRSA, VRE and Pseudomonas aeruginosa. Aquacel Ag Hydrofiber Dressings are free from latex. Each pack contains 5 dressings that are 15cm x 15cm in size.