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

Product Information

When Mepitel is used for the fixation of skin grafts and protection of blisters, the dressing should not be changed before the fifth day post application. The open structure of Mepitel allows, where clinically indicated, topical treatments to pass through onto the wound. 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. Collin O (2009) Use of Mepitel One dressing following hand surgery: a case study series. Poster presentation. Wounds UK Conference, United Kingdom Since its launch in 2009, a number of studies have highlighted the benefits of using Mepitel ® One.

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Mepitel is clinically provento enable faster healing with less pain and cost, compared to silver sulfadiazine 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. Our next generation of flexible dressings are suitable for skin tears with total flap loss and/or higher levels of exudate .

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Talk to us about skin tears Get in touch to discuss how we can equip your team with the tools, training and products needed to manage skin tears effectively. This silver foam dressing can inactivate wound relevant pathogens (bacteria and fungi) within 30 minutes, as shown in vitro . An international consensus has concluded that an antimicrobial action is indicated to help reduce bioburden in infected wounds and acts as an antimicrobial barrier in wounds at high risk of infection or re-infection .

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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

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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. Mepitel ® Film is designed to protect fragile and sensitive skin and minimise risk of skin breakdown . You can use this gentle breathable film as an only dressing or in combination with other products.

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The open structure of Mepitel ® One allows, where clinically indicated, topical ointments to pass through onto the wound. Dressing selection can significantly improve treatment on skin tears as proven in a recent Randomised Controlled Trial (RCT). Watch Dr. Kevin Woo as he looks at the effectiveness of soft silicone dressings for the healing of skin tears compared with local best practice where soft silicone dressings are not used . Mepitel ® One can be used in the management of a wide range of acute and chronic wounds ( table 1).

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 When Mepitel is used on burns treated with meshed grafts or after facial resurfacing imprints can occur if the product is not used properly. Mepitel used after facial resurfacing: avoid placing pressure upon the dressing lift and reposition the dressing at least every second day. 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.