Mepitel ME290500 Soft Silicone Wound Contact Layer with Safetac Technology, 5 cm Width, 7 cm Length (Pack of 5)

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Collin (2009) describes the use of Mepitel ® One following hand surgery in a non-comparative, ten patient case series. I take a blood thinning drug and it has resulted in the skin on my arms becoming paper thin and liable to cuts or tears. It can be used as a protective dressing over IV sites when the IV device is secured through adhesive tape or sutures.

Waring M, Bielfeldt S, Mätzold K, Wilhelm KP, Butcher M (2011) An evaluation of the skin stripping of wound dressing adhesives. INADINE™ PVP-I Non-Adherent Dressing consists of a low adherent knitted viscose fabric impregnated with a polyethylene glycol (PEG) base containing 10% Povidone. The Safetac layer seals around the wound edges, preventing the exudate to leak onto the surrounding skin, thus minimises the risk of maceration.Through the unique Safetac adhesive Mepitel Film minimises pain and trauma before, at and after dressing changes. Attention: Products shown on the Mölnlycke web sites(s) may not be available in all markets and product indication claim(s) may vary between markets. The perforated design lets exudate pass through to a secondary absorbent dressing minimising the risk of maceration. The properties of the product remain over time, leaving no residue and without drying out (Adamietz et al, 1995).

This enables it to be easily removed without damaging the wound bed or periwound skin (Zillmer et al, 2006; Waring et al, 2011). Mepitel can also be used as a protective layer on non-exuding wounds, blisters, fragile skin and exposed fragile tissues. Note: If Mepitel One is used on Epidermolysis Bullosa patients, employ extra surveillance at dressing changes. Patton ML, Mullins R, Smith D, Korentager R (2013) An open, prospective, randomized pilot investigation evaluating pain with the use of a soft silicone wound contact layer vs bridal veil and staples on split thickness skin grafts as a primary dressing.

Zillmer R, Ågren MS, Gottrup F, Karlsmark T (2006) Biophysical effects of repetitive removal of adhesive dressings on peri-ulcer skin. Mepitel is designed for a wide range of wounds such as skin tears, skin abrasions, surgical incisions, second degree burns, blistering, lacerations, partial and full thickness grafts, diabetic ulcers.