Antimicrobial dressing for the heel
Mepilex Heel Ag
Antimicrobial foam dressing for low- to medium-exuding wounds on the heel
Mepilex® Heel Ag antimicrobial foam dressing is designed for low- to medium-exuding wounds on the foot and heel – for when you need an antimicrobial action to reduce bioburden in the wound.
Mepilex Heel Ag has been shown to inactivate wound relevant pathogens – bacteria and fungi – within 30 minutes, as shown in vitro 1. An international consensus states that an antimicrobial action is indicated to help reduce bioburden in infected wounds 2. And acts as an antimicrobial barrier in wounds at high risk of infection or re-infection 2.
Mepilex Heel Ag adheres gently with Safetac® – the original less-pain contact layer with silicone adhesion. So your patients experience less pain during dressing changes 3 4 5 6.
- All the Mepilex Ag benefits in a heel-shaped dressing
- Less painful dressing changes 3 — 6
- Rapid and sustained antimicrobial activity 1
When to use Mepilex Heel Ag
You can use Mepilex Ag to manage low to moderately exuding wounds located on the heel, such as foot ulcers and pressure ulcers. Mepilex Ag may be used on infected wounds as part of a treatment regimen under supervision of a qualified health care professional.
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'References'
- Mölnlycke Health Care. Data on file.
- Wounds International. International consensus. Appropriate use of silver dressings in wounds. An expert working group consensus. London, UK: Wounds Int; 2012 [cited 14 Sep 2017]. URL: http://www.woundsinternational.com/media/issues/567/files/content_10381.pdf.
- White R. Evidence for atraumatic soft silicone wound dressing use. Wounds UK. 2005;1(3):104-109.
- Zillmer R, et al. Biophysical effects of repetitive removal of adhesive dressings on peri-ulcer skin. J Wound Care 2006;15(5):187-191.
- Waring M, et al. An evaluation of the skin stripping of wound dressing adhesives. J Wound Care 2011;20(9):412-422.
- White R. A multinational survey of the assessment of pain when removing dressings. Wounds UK. 4 (1). 2008.