Moderately and highly exuding acute and chronic wounds require careful and consistent treatment to prevent bacterial growth and infection. However, wounds can become infected due to antibiotic resistance. In that case, treatment may include specialised dressings to improve wound healing.Aquacel Hydrofiber dressing with silvercan be a good choice.
For effective wound healing
The dressing must keep the wound moist to facilitate healing. It must also keep the wound at optimum temperature and pH while preventing the presence of toxic chemicals, excessive slough, and harmful particles and fibres.
Aquacel Ag is an innovative Hydrofiber wound dressing made of soft non-woven sodium carboxymethylcellulose fibres integrated with ionic silver. This dressing retains moisture and forms a gel on contact with the wound fluid while delivering antimicrobial properties.
Aquacel Ag dressing has unique Hydrofiber Technology and 1.2 per cent (w/w) silver, making it a versatile primary dressing for infected wounds or wounds with a high risk of infection. Hydrofiber Technology has gelling characteristics that blend well with the broad-spectrum antimicrobial properties of Ag+ or ionic silver.Aquacel Hydrofiber dressing with silver alsocomes in ribbon form, with added strength from stitch bonding.
How does it work?
Aquacel Ag dressing delivers sustained and rapid antimicrobial activity for up to 14 days. It responds to the changes in the components of wound fluid with more silver ion availability as necessary. The dressing can micro-contour to the wound bed to maximise the distribution of the antimicrobial agent. This way, the unique properties of this dressing promotes wound healing while managing and preventing infection.
Why use Aquacel Ag as a dressing?
Unlike cream formulations, dressings offer more control and an extensive release of silver while in use.Aquacel Hydrofiber dressing with silvereffectively distributes Ag and Hydrofiber technology throughout the material to retain its physical properties. Silver continues to be released slowly into the wound for up to 14 days while promoting a moist antimicrobial environment. The dressing also entraps microorganisms with its fibres. The controlled release of silver ions minimises the bioburden in this dressing to reduce the risk of infection.