Mepitel ME290500 Soft Silicone Wound Contact Layer with Safetac Technology, 5 cm Width, 7 cm Length (Pack of 5)

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Mepitel Film is designed for a wide range of superficial wounds such as pressure ulcer category 1 and 2, superficial skin injuries and superficial burns. Mepitel Film protects fragile and sensitive skin. Soft, thin, breathable and waterproof film is highly conformable and contributes to optimum patient protection & comfort

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Mepitel used after facial resurfacing: avoid placing pressure upon the dressing, lift and reposition the dressing at least every second day. The open structure of Mepitel allows, where clinically indicated, topical treatments to pass through onto the wound.The first thing to look for is the skin flap. This will help you to diagnose whether the wound is a skin tear, and assess its severity. You can then follow the treatment protocol. If you see signs of infection e.g. fever or the wound or surrounding skin becoming red, warm or swollen, consult a health care professional for appropriate treatment Our next generation of flexible dressings are suitable for skin tears with total flap loss and/or higher levels of exudate . Dressings can disturb the skin flap causing pain and distress and disrupt healing. Mepitel ® One now features a simple removal symbol to secure progress across dressing changes. The open structure of Mepitel ® One allows, where clinically indicated, topical ointments to pass through onto the wound.

Mepitel One: a wound contact layer with Safetac technology Mepitel One: a wound contact layer with Safetac technology

If used on epidermolysis bullosa patients, employ extra surveillance at dressing changes. Adhesion level of Mepitel® One is somewhat higher than that of Mepitel®. A wound is considered a complicated problem. Treatment efficiency depends on various aspects, including patient comorbidities, diagnosis, physiological condition, anatomical placement, and wound size. Consequently, the general guideline is that dressing selection is customized to the wound and cancer patient, with the direction and attention of physicians with wound treatment experience [ 12, 13]. This would support patients in receiving the appropriate treatment, achieving maximum efficiency, and avoiding adverse reactions during treatment. Waring M, Bielfeldt S, Mätzold K, Wilhelm KP, Butcher M (2011) An evaluation of the skin stripping of wound dressing adhesives. J Wound Care 20(9): 412-422 Mepitel ® One can be used in the management of a wide range of acute and chronic wounds ( table 1). Safetac also protects new tissue and intact skin, so wounds remain undisturbed, to support faster healing. Mepitel seals the wound margins to protect skin from damaging leaks and maceration.When used after facial resurfacing, avoid placing pressure upon the dressing. Lift and reposition the dressing at least every second day. Schematic representation of some dressings utilized in the prevention and treatment of acute radiation dermatitis. Collin (2009) describes the use of Mepitel ® One following hand surgery in a non-comparative, ten patient case series. The author found dressing conformability was rated by the investigator as ‘good’ to ‘very good’; handling at application and ease of removal were generally rated as ‘easy’ to ‘very easy’. The patients also rated dressing conformability and comfort as ‘good’ to ‘very good’. No pain was associated with the removal of the Mepitel One dressings. There were no reports of leakage or dressing displacement. All wounds responded well and were associated with, at worst, minimal bleeding or exudation (as would be expected of this type of wound). No odour or signs of infection/ inflammation were reported. The condition of the peri-wound skin was generally healthy although mild maceration developed around one of the wounds. Our thin Mepitel Film design is very conformable and adapts well to surface irregularities and different body contours. It provides a flexible transparent covering, to protect your patient's skin or wound from microbial contamination, fluid strikethrough, or other external contamination.

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Further clinical studies and research are required to establish the safety and efficacy of several types of latest wound dressing methods. Analyzing novel materials for modern wound dressings with positive outcomes exhibited via numerous tests has resulted in innovation in enhancing the dressing materials available in the market. The recent trend in developing ideal dressing products has several advantages. It has various health benefits, including increased antibacterial activities, environmental benefits, high biological compatibility, eco-friendly, and ease of handling, especially with natural polymers. New materials have been designed to respond to the various situations and stages of wound healing. You can use Mepitel together with Mesorb ®; or for highly exuding wounds, with Mextra ® Superabsorbent; with Tubifast ® fixation or under compression bandages. Mepitel can also be used in conjunction with Negative Pressure Wound Therapy (NPWT). How to use MepitelAdamietz IA, Mose S, Haberl A, et al (1994) Effect of Self-Adhesive, Silicone-Coated Polyamide Net Dressing on Irradiated Human Skin. Radiat Oncol Investig 2(6): 277-282

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Schematic representation of clinical manifestations and symptoms of acute and chronic radiodermatitis. Edwards J, Mason S (2013) Hand burn management: minimizing pain and trauma at dressing change. Br J Nurs 2(20): S46-S50 Mepitel has an open mesh structure that allows exudate to pass through into a secondary absorbent dressing and enables the delivery of topical treatments. Mepitel allows secondary dressings to be changed without disturbing the wound bed. The dressing reduces the need for frequent primarydressing changes and allows secondary dressing changes without disturbing healing. The delivery of wound care in the current climate is challenging so effective solutions are more important than ever. It is vital to be aware of the latest products and innovations that have the potential to improve outcomes.Once you know the risk factors, and what to look for, skin tears are much simpler to identify and treat successfully. This is a MUST use on cuts or grazesn for me. I take a blood thinning drug and it has resulted in the skin on my arms becoming paper thin and liable to cuts or tears. Mepitel layered over the wound prevents any fibrous dressing attaching its self int Mepitel used after facial resurfacing: avoid placing pressure upon the dressing lift and reposition the dressing at least every second day. It can be applied together with Mesorb ® (high exudate level) or Mextra ® Superabsorbent (very high exudate level). Mepitel One with the outer absorbent dressing can be fixated with Tubifast 2 way-stretch or under compression bandages. How to use Mepitel One As a library, NLM provides access to scientific literature. Inclusion in an NLM database does not imply endorsement of, or agreement with,