Description
Allevyn AG Gentle Border Silicone Foam Silver Dressing 7.5 x 7.5cm Single by Smith & Nephew
Description:
Overview:
A highly absorbent antimicrobial dressing with a gentle silicone adhesive, the ideal one step dressing for use on fragile skin.
Directions for use:
1. Cleanse the wound in accordance with normal procedures.
2. Select an appropriate dressing size.
3. Prepare the skin surrounding the wound by removing excess moisture. Any excess hair should be clipped to ensure close approximation to the wound.
4.Start to remove the protector material from ALLEVYN Ag Gentle Border and anchor the dressing.
5. Smooth the dressing over the wound, removing the remaining protector material and ensure that the dressing is adhered all around the wound.              ÂÂ
6.ALLEVYN Ag Gentle Border can be cut, to dress wounds on the heels, elbows and other awkward areas.
7.ALLEVYN Ag Gentle Border can be lifted and repositioned without losing its adherent properties.
Warnings:
Always read the label, use as directed.
Do not use on patients known to be hypersensitive to silver sulfadiazine or sulfonamides. As sulfonamides are known to cause kernicterus, ALEEVYN Ag Gentle Border should not be used on females who are at, or near term pregnancy or lactating, on premature infants or newborn infants during the first month of life. ALLEVYN Ag Gentle Border is not compatible with oxidizing agents or hydrogen peroxide, as these can break down the absorbent polyurethane component of the dressing. ALLEVYN Ag Gentle Border dressings are not intended to provide treatment for infected wounds. ALLEVYN Ag Gentle Border may be used on infected wounds being managed in accordance with institutional clinical protocols for infection abatement as an adjunct to the standard treatment regimen to provide a barrier to bacterial penetration. ALLEVYN Ag Gentle Border may not be compatible with topical antimicrobials. If reddening or sensitisation occur discontinue use and consult a healthcare professional. Avoid contact with electrodes or conductive gels during electronic measurements e.g. EEG and ECG. When ALLEVYN Ag Gentle Border is used on a patient during MRI examination some warming may be experienced. ALLEVYN Ag Gentle Border is not compatible with oil based products such as petrolatum. ALLEVYN Ag Gentle Border is not suitable for use alone on cavity wounds but may be used over cavity wounds as a secondary dressing. As with all products containing silver sulfadiazine the following precautions should be noted, especially when covering a large surface area with the dressing: -Use caution in patients with significant hepatic or renal impairment, -Use caution in individuals known to have glucose-6-phosphate dehydrogenase deficiency, -Effects of systematically administered drugs may be altered. This can especially apply to oral hypoglycaemic agents and to phenytoin. In the case of these drugs, it is recommended that blood levels should be monitored as their effect can be potentiated. Opening the dressing pack compromises the sterile barrier therefore any unused dressing should not be retained for application at a later date.
