Mepilex Border Lite 10 x 10.5cm - Dressing of 5 Pack
Product Description
Mepilex Border Lite minimises pain to the patient and trauma to the wound at dressing changes. The Safetac technology prevents Mepilex Border Lite from sticking to the wound bed yet adheres gently to the surrounding skin. Mepilex Border Lite is ideal for those locations where a thin self-adherent dressing is required. It is a very conformable and gentle alternative to other thin adhesive bordered dressings.
Features and Benefits
- Minimises pain and trauma at dressing change
- Self-adherent - no secondary fixation needed
- Shower proof, bacterial and viral barrier
- Can be used under compression bandages
- Promotes patient comfort; thin and very comfortable to wear
- Can remain in place for several days depending on the condition of the wound
- Can be reapplied
- Low potential for skin irritation and allergy microbes > 25nm
- Designed for a wide range of non to low exuding wounds such as leg and foot ulcers, pressure ulcers, digit wounds and traumatic wounds, e.g. skin tears and secondary healing wounds
Directions
Clean the wound area. Remove the release film. Apply the adherent side to the wound. Do not stretch.
The absorbent core of the dressing consists of two components, a thin sheet of polyurethane foam behind which is a piece of nonwoven fabric. The absorbent core is located centrally upon a larger piece of polyurethane film and is held in place by the perforated silicone adhesive layer that extends to the outer margins of the dressing. This gentle adhesion also tends to prevent maceration by inhibiting the lateral movement of exudate from the wound on to the surrounding skin.
The silicone layer does not adhere to the surface of a wound and therefore the dressing may be removed without causing pain or trauma.
In this way the dressing maintains the wound in a moist condition and thus provides a micro-environment that is conducive to healing.
Indications
Mepilex Border Lite is suitable for dressing many types of lightly exuding wounds including leg and pressure ulcers and traumatic wounds resulting in skin loss. It may also be used under compression bandaging. The dressing absorbs exudate and maintains a moist wound-healing environment whilst minimising the risk of maceration.
Contra-Indications
The manufacturers have identified no absolute contra-indications to the use of Mepilex Border Lite.
Method of Use
The wound contact surface of the dressing is protected with a divided plastic film, which must be removed before use. If clinically indicated, the wound should be cleaned and the surrounding skin thoroughly dried before application of the dressings. If additional fixation is required this should only be applied around the margins of the dressing.
Frequency of Change
The interval between changes will normally be determined by the amount of exudate produced by the wound, but the dressing may be left in place for several days on clean non-infected wounds.
Warnings
The presence of clinical infection does not preclude the use of Mepilex Border Light provided that appropriate antimicrobial therapy is also provided. Sloughy wounds dressed with Mepilex Border Lite may initially appear to increase in size due to autolytic debridement promoted by the moist conditions produced beneath the dressing. This is normal and to be expected. Mepilex Border Lite should be stored in dry conditions below 35°C (95F).
Presentation
Mepilex Border Lite is supplied individually wrapped in paper/plastic laminated peel pouches, sterilised by ethylene oxide.