Journal of Woundcare Handbook

The professional's guide to wound product selection

Acticoat 7

Smith+Nephew

Description

Consists of five layers: two layers of absorbent rayon/polyester interleaved between three layers of nanocrystalline silver-coated, low-adherent polyethylene net

Indications

As an absorbent antimicrobial barrier dressing over partial- and full-thickness wounds such as pressure ulcers, venous leg ulcers, diabetic foot ulcers, burns, and recipient graft sites. Can be used on infected wounds. The dressing’s antimicrobial barrier properties remain effective for a minimum of 7 days.

Contraindications

Remove before administrating radiation therapy

Price

5×5cm, £6.65; 10×12.5cm, £19.82; 15×15cm, £35.64

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