Journal of Woundcare Handbook

The professional's guide to wound product selection

SilTact

Richardson Healthcare

Description

Thin, flexible, non-adherent wound contact layer consisting of a polyester mesh coated in soft silicone. Open mesh design intended to facilitate fluid management while reducing stress to the wound and any newly formed tissue.

Indications

Wide range of non- to highly exuding wounds, including skin tears and abrasions, partial-thickness and full-thickness wounds, shallow granulating wounds, diabetic foot ulcers, pressure ulcers, venous and arterial leg ulcers, second-degree burns, blisters, lacerations, postoperative wounds and surgical donor sites

Contraindications

Do not use on patients with a known allergy or sensitivity to any of the ingredients. Imprints can occur if not used properly on burns treated with meshed grafts or after facial resurfacing.

Price

5×7.5cm, £0.98; 7.5×10cm, £1.92; 12×15cm, £4.30; 20×30cm, £11.50 (also on NHS Supply Chain)

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