Description | |
DURAFIBER Ag is an absorbent, non-woven, silver containing antimicrobial dressing composed of cellulose ethyl sulphonate fibres. The ionic silver in the dressing provides antimicrobial activity against a broad spectrum of common wound pathogens which may help to reduce bacterial bioburden and the risk of infection17. DURAFIBER Ag is designed to rapidly form a clear cool gel on contact with wound fluid. This gel absorbs excess fluid, locks exudate away from the wound4, provides a moist environment to support autolytic debridement21 and conforms intimately to the wound bed5. The high integral wet strength of DURAFIBER Ag facilitates easy one-piece removal from moist wound beds and cavity wounds4 so minimising trauma to the wound and pain to the patient on removal4. DURAFIBER Ag can be use in conjunction with a range of cover dressings including ALLEVYN* and PROFORE. DURAFIBER Ag may also be used with OPSITE* on lightly exuding wounds. |
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Indications | |
DURAFIBER Ag is indicated as an absorbent, antimicrobial gelling dressing for the management of chronic and acute, full thickness, partial thickness, or shallow granulating exuding wounds. For example: leg ulcers; pressure ulcers; diabetic ulcers; surgical wounds; traumatic wounds; donor sites; partial thickness burns; tunnelling and fistulae wounds; wounds left to heal by secondary intent; and wounds that are prone to bleeding such as wounds that have been surgically or mechanically debrided. DURAFIBER Ag is designed to be left in place for up to 7 days. DURAFIBER Ag may be used on infected wounds. Where the product is used on infected wounds the infection should be inspected and treated as per local protocol. |
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Contra-indications | |
Do not use on patients with a known sensitivity to silver. Do not use on non-exuding wounds. |
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Precautions | |
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Instructions for Use | |
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Frequency of change | |
During the early stages of wound management, DURAFIBER dressings should be inspected frequently. Dressings can be left undisturbed for up to 7 days or changed when clinically indicated, (e.g. if leakage, excessive bleeding is present). Local clinical protocol should also be taken into consideration. DURAFIBER Ag is a single use product. If used on more than one patient, cross-contamination or infection may result. Opening the dressing pack compromises the sterile barrier. Any unused dressing should be discarded. |