The use of AQUACEL® Foam Pro dressing has not been studied in wounds due to herpes simplex or impetigo.

a. Choose a dressing size and shape to ensure that the central absorbent pad (area within the adhesive window), is 1cm larger than the wound area. a secondary cover dressing such as Aquacel™ Foam or ConvaMax™, in moderate to heavily exuding wounds; Waring MJ, Parsons D. Physico‐chemical characterisation of carboxymethylated spun cellulose fibres. Biomaterials. 2001;22(9):903‐912. Newman, G.R., et al., Visualisation of bacterial sequestration and bactericidal activity within hydrating Hydrofiber ® wound dressings. Biomaterials, 2006. 27(7): p.1129-39.Treatment of the wound types listed above should only be under the supervision of a health care professional. This wound dressing should not be used with other wound care products without first consulting a health care professional.

Dressings can be changed as needed, depending on the level of exudate or as directed by a healthcare professional.

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A waterproof top layer that permits evaporation of excess moisture while protecting against viral/bacterial penetration allowing the patient to shower and bathe The addition of ionic silver provides the ability to kill a broad spectrum of wound-related microbes in the dressing through: Colonization of chronic wounds is common and is not a contraindication to the use of the dressing. The dressing may be used on infected wounds under medical supervision together with appropriate therapy and frequent monitoring of the wound. Walker M, Hobot JA, Newman GR, Bowler PG. Scanning electron microscopic examination of bacterial immobilisation in a carboxymethyl cellulose (AQUACEL®) and alginate dressings. Biomaterials. 2003;24:883‐890. This device is for single use only and should not be reused. Reuse may lead to increased risk of infection or cross-contamination. Physical properties of the dressing may no longer be optimal for intended use. This wound dressing should not be used with other wound care products without first consulting a health care professional.

Jones SA, Bowler PG, Walker M. Antimicrobial activity of silver-containing dressings is influenced by dressing conformability with a wound surface. Wounds. 2005;17(9):263-270. g. For difficult to dress anatomical locations, such as the heel or the sacrum, the specially shaped adhesive dressings may be used.The wound should be inspected during dressing changes for (1) signs of infection (increased pain, bleeding, warmth/redness of surrounding tissue, wound exudate), (2) changes in wound color and/or odor, (3) any other unexpected symptoms (e.g., maceration or hypergranulation). Should you observe irritation (reddening, inflammation), maceration (whitening of the skin) or hypergranulation (excess tissue formation), consult a health care professional. Before applying the dressing cleanse the wound area with an appropriate wound cleanser and dry the surrounding skin.

Kogan L, Moldavsky M, Szvalb S, GovrinYehudain J. Comparative study of Aquacel and Silverol treatment in burns. Waring MJ, Parsons D, Physico-chemical characterisation of carboxymethylated spun cellulose fibres. Biomaterials. 2001;22(9):903-912. Appropriate supportive measures should be taken where indicated (e.g., use of graduated compression bandaging in the management of venous leg ulcers or pressure relief measures in the management of pressure injuries). Water Proof/Bacteria Barrier a provides — Evaporation of excess moisture — A waterproof barrier against viral/bacterial penetration 1, a — Allows patient to shower and bathe a The control of blood glucose, as well as appropriate supportive measures, should be provided to patients with diabetic foot ulcers.Kogan L. Moldavsky M. Szvalb S. Govrin-Yehudain J. Comparative study of Aquacel ® and Silverol treatment in burns. Ann Burns Fire Disasters 2004; 17(4):201-207 To remove the dressing, press down gently on the skin and carefully lift one corner of the dressing. Continue until all edges are free. Carefully lift away the dressing and discard according to local clinical protocols. AQUACEL® Foam Dressing – waterproofness, bacterial and viral barrier testing. WHRI3538 MS069. Data on File, ConvaTec Inc.