URGOTUL AG/Silver Plasters 10 x 12 cm

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UrgoClean Ag can be cut using sterile scissors to adjust the dressing size to fit the wound if necessary. UrgoClean Ag must not be used during hyperbaric oxygen chamber therapy without an oxygen mask (risk of combustion due to the presence of fat). This contraindication does not apply for hyperbaric oxygen chamber therapy with an oxygen mask if the oxygen concentration inside the chamber is less than 25% and if UrgoClean Ag is not applied on the area over which the mask is placed. CAV lll: in non-infected (IDSA/IWGDF infection criteria) neuro-ischaemic diabetic foot ulcers (non-critical ischaemia, in the granulation phase (sequential treatment) FX. Bernard, F. Juchaux et al., Effets d’un pansement lipido colloide sur la production de matrice extracellulaire. Journal des Plaies et gCicatrisations, 2007. (Study conducted on Urgotul). UrgoClean Ag should be changed every 1 to 2 days during the wound desloughing phase, then as often as required (up to 7 days) depending on the exudate volume and the clinical condition of the wound. The maximum treatment duration with UrgoClean Ag is 1 month.

Clinicians/healthcare professionals should be aware that there are very limited data on prolonged and repeated use of silver containing dressings, particularly in children and neonates.If an antiseptic has been used previously, carefully rinse the wound with normal saline before applying UrgoTul Absorb. Chapman S. (2017). Venous leg ulcers: an evidence review. Br. J. Community Nurs. 22, S6–S9. 10.12968/bjcn.2017.22.Sup9.S6 [ PubMed] [ CrossRef] [ Google Scholar]

dos Santos M. R., Alcaraz-Espinoza J. J., da Costa M. M., de Oliveira H. (2018). Usnic acid-loaded polyaniline/polyurethane foam wound dressing: preparation and bactericidal activity. Mater. Sci. Eng. C Mater. Biol. Appl. 89, 33–40. 10.1016/j.msec.2018.03.019 [ PubMed] [ CrossRef] [ Google Scholar] Kuo C. Y., Wootten C. T., Tylor D. A., Werkhaven J. A., Huffman K. F., Goudy S. L. (2013). Prevention of pressure ulcers after pediatric tracheotomy using a mepilex ag dressing. Laryngoscope 123, 3201–3205. 10.1002/lary.24094 [ PubMed] [ CrossRef] [ Google Scholar] UrgoTul should be changed every 2 to 4 days depending on the type of wound and its clinical condition. UrgoTul may be left in place for up to 7 days dependent on wound condition and protocol (when prescribed with a compression bandage system for venous leg ulcers).

Powers J. G., Higham C., Broussard K., Phillips T. J. (2016). Wound healing and treating wounds: Chronic wound care and management. J. Am. Acad. Dermatol. 74, 607–25. 10.1016/j.jaad.2015.08.070 [ PubMed] [ CrossRef] [ Google Scholar] Jude E. B., Apelqvist J., Spraul M., Martini J., Silver Dressing Study Group . (2007). Prospective randomized controlled study of Hydrofiber dressing containing ionic silver or calcium alginate dressings in non-ischaemic diabetic foot ulcers. Diabet. Med. 24, 280–288. 10.1111/j.1464-5491.2007.02079.x [ PubMed] [ CrossRef] [ Google Scholar] It is able to absorb exudate and donate fluid at the same time, dependent on the condition in different areas of the wound bed. Providing a moist wound healing environment.