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 maintains a moist environment even though the vapour permeability allows excess moisture pass away from the skin. You can use Mepitel together with Mesorb ®; or for highly exuding wounds, with Mextra ® Superabsorbent; with Tubifast ® fixation or under compression bandages. The nature of the bond that forms between Mepitel and the skin surface is such that the dressing can be removed with minimum pain and without damaging delicate new tissue.

Gotschall CS, Morrison MI, Eichelberger M (1998) Prospective, randomized study of the efficacy of Mepitel on children with partial-thickness scalds. Mepitel Film can not be used as primary fixation for IV, cannulae, ports or other infusion and or life sustaining devices. Safetac technology prevents Mepitel from sticking to the wound bed yet adheres gently to the surrounding skin. All wounds responded well and were associated with, at worst, minimal bleeding or exudation (as would be expected of this type of wound).It can be used as a protective dressing over IV sites when the IV device is secured through adhesive tape or sutures. INADINE™ PVP-I Non-Adherent Dressing consists of a low adherent knitted viscose fabric impregnated with a polyethylene glycol (PEG) base containing 10% Povidone. Our expert Clinical Support team are looking forward to talking to you about Mepitel One, as well as assist with any other support you may need. You can change your choices at any time by visiting Cookie preferences, as described in the Cookie notice. For a wide range of wounds such as skin tears, skin abrasions, surgical incisions, second degree burns, blistering, lacerations, partial and full thickness grafts, diabetic ulcers.

Collin (2009) describes the use of Mepitel ® One following hand surgery in a non-comparative, ten patient case series.The perforated design lets exudate pass through to a secondary absorbent dressing minimising the risk of maceration. To calculate the overall star rating and percentage breakdown by star, we don’t use a simple average. Safetac ® technology does not adhere to the wound bed, but forms a seal around the wound margin, therefore reducing the risk of maceration (Patton et al, 2013; David et al, 2018).

Some clinicians found the outside silicone layer stuck to their gloves, although some liked this feature as it helped keep the secondary dressing in place. Wound related pain is commonly experienced and can be distressing for both patients and clinicians (White, 2008; Mudge and Orsted, 2010). Mepitel Film provides a flexible, transparent covering to protect the skin or wound from microbial contamination, fluid strike through and from other external contamination while conforming to surface irregularities and body contours. Due to the Safetac properties, Mepitel is especially suitable for painful wounds and wounds with compromised or fragile surrounding skin. Patton ML, Mullins R, Smith D, Korentager R (2013) An open, prospective, randomized pilot investigation evaluating pain with the use of a soft silicone wound contact layer vs bridal veil and staples on split thickness skin grafts as a primary dressing.

Attention: Products shown on the Mölnlycke web sites(s) may not be available in all markets and product indication claim(s) may vary between markets. The properties of the product remain over time, leaving no residue and without drying out (Adamietz et al, 1995). Use together with Mesorb or for high exuding wounds with Mextra Superabsorbent, and with Tubifast fixation.