MEPILEX BORDER POST-OP WOUND DRESSING 10CM x 20CM

FOAM DRESSING

A dressing that consists of a foam with or without the Safetac technology. It can be a wound contact layer or an absorbent dressing. It can also have antimicrobial properties.

FOAM POST-OP DRESSING – MEPILEX® BORDER POST-OP

The flexible absorbent all-in-one post-op dressing

Mepilex® Border Post-Op is an all-in-one post-op dressing that effectively absorbs and retains blood and surgical exudates . It is intended for acute wounds, such as surgical wounds, cuts and abrasions. It is optimised for post-op use and blood absorption. The Safetac® layer ensures that the dressing can be changed without damaging the wound or surrounding skin.

·         Minimises incidence of blisters

·         Excellent exudate management optimised for post-op wounds

·         Minimises pain and trauma at dressing changes

·         Highly flexible pad that promotes patient mobilisation

Benefits

·         Minimises incidence of blisters

·         Minimises pain and trauma at dressing changes

·         Excudate wound management optimised for post-op wounds

·         High flexibility giving excellent conformability and patient mobilisation

·         Minimise risk of adherence to sutures and staples

·         Seal wound margins and reduces risk for maceration

·         Can be lifted and adjusted without losing its adherent properties

·         Wide transparent borders for easy wound area inspection

·         Bacteria and viral barrier (microbes > 25nm) Leaves no residues and low potential for skin irritation and allergy

·         Shower proof

How to use Mepilex® Border Post-Op

Mepilex Border Post-Op is designed for exuding wounds. It is intended for acute wounds, such as surgical wounds, cuts and abrasions. It is optimised for post-op use and blood absorption. The Flex technology provides very high flexibility and makes it ideal for use over joints as hips and knees.

Each dressing size is optimised based on needed absorbency, flexibility and stay-on-ability. Sizes 20 cm and larger has an absorbent pad for highly exuding wounds and the smaller sizes has an absorbent pad for moderate to highly exuding wounds.

Frequency of change

Mepilex Border Post-Op may be left in place for several days depending on the condition on the wound and the surrounding skin, or as indicated by accepted clinical practice.