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For incisions that are infected or
at risk of infection choose
AQUACEL^® Ag SURGICAL cover dressing

The Hydrofiber^® Technology in AQUACEL^® Ag SURGICAL cover dressing provides rapid and sustained antimicrobial activity in in vitro testing.^1,2,3

 

• Use of silver dressings for incisions that are infected or at risk of infection
  can inhibit the progression of bacterial penetration⁴
• Ionic silver in Hydrofiber^® Technology in AQUACEL^® Ag SURGICAL cover dressing starts killing a broad spectrum of pathogens, including MRSA and VRE, within 30 minutes of exposure to the dressing¹ as demonstrated by in vitro studies
• The silver in Hydrofiber^® Technology in AQUACEL^® Ag SURGICAL cover dressing provides sustained antimicrobial activity for 14 days as demonstrated by in vitro studies²

 

References [+]

1. Jones SA, Bowler PG, Walker M, Parsons D. Controlling wound bioburden with a novel silver-containing Hydrofiber^® dressing. Wound Repair Regen. 2004;12(3):288-294.
2. Bowler PG, Jones SA, Walker M, Parsons D. Microbicidal properties of a silver-containing Hydrofiber^® dressing against a variety of burn wound pathogens. J Burn Care Rehabil. 2004;25(2):192-196.
3. Bowler P. Progression toward healing: wound infection and the role of an advanced silver-containing Hydrofiber dressing. Ostomy Wound Manage. 2003;49:(8)(suppl):S 2-S5.
4. Driver VR. Silver dressings in clinical practice. Ostomy Wound Management. 2004;50(suppl 9A);11S-15S