Acticoat
Smith+Nephew
Description
Consists of three layers: a layer of absorbent rayon/polyester interleaved between two 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 can be slit and used as a wound contact layer in combination with negative pressure wound therapy (NPWT) for up to 3 days. Its antimicrobial barrier properties of remain effective for a minimum of 3 days.
Contraindications
Remove before administrating radiation therapy
Price
5×5cm, £3.83; 10×10cm, £9.35; 10×20cm, £14.62; 20×40cm, £50.03; 40×40cm, not on Drug Tariff; 10×120cm roll, not on Drug Tariff
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