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MANUFACTURER Smith & nephew.
INDICATIONS Acticoat* (with SILCRYST Nanocrystals) Absorbent Antimicrobial Barrier Dressing is an effective barrier to bacterial penetration. The barrier functions of the dressing may help reduce infection in moderately to heavily exuding partial and full-thickness wounds including decubitus ulcers, venous stasis ulcers, surgical wounds, first- and second-degree burns, grafts and donor sites.
PRECAUTIONS
- Ensure that the packing in cavities, sinuses etc. has been removed.
- The dressing may adhere if used on very lightly exuding wounds. If the dressing is not easily removed, moisten it with sterile water, then remove.
- Do not use on patients with a known allergy to alginates.
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