AQUACEL® Dressing application guide for pressure ulcersa

DRESSING

AQUACEL® Hydrofiber® Wound Dressing is indicated for use on pressure (decubitus) ulcers.

For dry wounds, apply the dressing and moisten only the area directly over the wound with sterile saline.

AQUACEL® Hydrofiber® Wound Dressing is appropriate to use with other therapies such as compression or pressure relieving devices.

APPLICATION

Cleanse the wound with an appropriate cleanser.

Apply to shallow wounds with an adequate overlap (at least 1 cm) of the wound edges.

 Shallow wound application
Figure 1: Shallow wound application
*Artist's interpretation

Loosely pack sheet or ribbon into deeper wounds to about 80% capacity, leaving a small overhang (at least 2.5 cm) to facilitate removal.

Dressing can be cut to size without shedding fibers.

Cover and secure with an appropriate dressing.

 Deep wound application
Figure 2: Deep wound application
*Artist's interpretation

OBSERVATION

AQUACEL® Hydrofiber® Wound Dressing may be left in place for a maximum of 7 days but should be changed as required according to clinical need. This will be determined by saturation of the dressing or strikethrough of the cover dressing.

REMOVAL

AQUACEL® Hydrofiber® Wound Dressing is designed to be easy to remove without leaving residue in the wound. In the unlikely event of adhesion to the wound bed, the dressing can be easily removed by soaking with sterile saline.

 

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  1. See insert for full instructions for use

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