Description

INDICATIONS:

• An effective barrier to microbial penetration for moderate to heavy exudating partial and full-thickness wounds, including pressure ulcers, venous ulcers, diabetic ulcers, donor and graft sites, traumatic and surgical wounds and 1st and 2nd degree burns.

DIRECTIONS FOR USE:

Site Preparation

• Debride when necessary and irrigate the wound site in accordance with standard protocols.
• Remove excess solution from surrounding skin.

Dressing Selection

• Select a size of MPM ExcelGinate®AG Dressing that is slightly larger than the wound.

Dressing Application

• 1) Cut using clean scissors or fold the dressing to fit the wound, either side down.
• 2) Loosely pack deep wounds, ensuring the dressing does not overlap the wound margins.
• 3) For heavily exudating wounds, apply to the wound bed directly. For wounds with minimal exudates, apply to a sterile water or saline moistened wound bed.
• 4) Cover and secure MPM ExcelGinate®AG Dressing with a non-occlusive secondary dressing.

Dressing Change and Renewal

• 1) Dressing change frequency will depend on patient condition and the level of exudates. Initially it may be necessary to change the dressing every 24 hours.
• 2) Reapply MPM ExcelGinate®AG Dressing when the secondary dressing has reached its absorbent capacity or whenever good wound care practice dictates that the dressing should be changed.
• 3) Gently remove the secondary dressing.
• 4) If the wound appears dry, saturate the dressing with sterile water or normal saline solutions prior to removal.
• 5) Gently remove the dressing from the wound bed and discard.
• 6) Irrigate the wound site with a suitable wound cleanser prior to application of a new dressing.