![]() It may cause transient discoloration of the wound bed and surrounding skin.Clinicians/Healthcare Professionals should be aware that there are very limited data on prolonged and repeated use of silver-containing dressings, particularly in children and neonates.Mepilex Border Ag Antimicrobial Foam Dressing should be used under the supervision of a qualified healthcare professional.Precautions to take while using Mepilex Dressing Do not use in conjunction with oxidizing agents such as hypochlorite solutions or hydrogen peroxide.Do not use on patients undergoing the following: radiation therapy, X-ray, ultrasound, diathermy or Magnetic Resonance Imaging.Do not use on patients with a known sensitivity to silver.Lay absorbent foam pad over wound area.Choose a dressing size that will allow the adherent border to overlap the wound area by at least 2cm. Gently cleanse the wound dry surrounding skin.How to use Mepilex Border Ag Foam Dressing? ![]() When to use Mepilex Ag Border Dressing? Mepilex Border Ag Antimicrobial Foam Dressing is ideal for a wide range of chronic and acute wounds with moderate to heavy exudate where a moist environment, gentle fixation, exudate management and antimicrobial action is indicated. It also prevents maceration by sealing around the wound edges to protect the peri-wound skin. It minimizes trauma to the wound and the surrounding skin, thereby minimizing pain to the patient. Mepilex Border Ag with Safetac technology is atraumatic both during wear and upon removal. Safetac is a patented soft silicone adhesive technology.
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