7/2/2023 0 Comments Aquacel rope![]() ![]() We carry paper medical tape and cloth medical tape, both of which use a hypoallergenic adhesive that is gentle and easy to remove. If you will be using a non-adhesive bandage, you can use a secondary dressing like a bandage wrap or medical tape on top to keep the primary dressing in place. Bandages with an adhesive border, also known as island dressings, create a waterproof barrier that protects the wound from outside moisture and contaminants. Aquacel bandages are available with or without an adhesive border. Be sure to follow wound care and dressing application exactly as instructed by your doctor to avoid complications.Īll of the Aquacel products we carry are primary dressings, meaning that they come into direct contact with the wound. Any open space in the wound leaves room for bacteria to grow, which can cause to infection. Deep wounds may require the use of gauze or a rope dressing to fill the cavity. You'll want to choose a dressing size that covers the entire wound and leaves a 1/2 inch of extra room around all sides. If the Aquacel Ag dressing appears to be saturated with fluid or the edges start pulling away from the skin, the dressing should be changed.Īn Aqucel bandage is ideal to use on burns, incisions, ulcers, and infected wounds. Keep in mind, the time frame of dressing changes may vary based on the condition of your wound. The more the wound heals, the less pain you will experience during bandage removal. By reducing the amount of dressing changes, the wound has more time to heal. One of the benefits of Aquacel Ag is that it can be kept on the wound for up to 3 weeks. This means that the wound will not be flooded with too much silver at one time, which could damage the wound. Aquacel Ag slowly releases silver into the wound as it comes into contact with exudate. They also bring down inflammation and reduce pain. Aquacel Ag bandages kill bacteria within 30 minutes of application and create a barrier to keep microorganisms out of the wound. Silver wound dressings area meant to be used on infected wounds. It is important to talk to your doctor or nurse to determine which type of dressing will work best for healing your wound.Īquacel Ag is a line of dressings that have ionic silver infused into the bandage. This brand has several different lines of bandages to treat specific wound types. Aquacel dressings are rarely used on dry wounds. Hydrofiber also locks fluid in the dressing to prevent skin maceration.Īquacel dressings are commonly used on exuding wounds such as burns, incisions, ulcers, and infected wounds. This flexible material expands and conforms to the contours of a wound bed, which fills in empty space that is prone to bacteria growth. Hydrofiber dressings made from soft, absorbent material that contains cellulose, which forms a gel when combined with wound exudate. This keeps the wound moist, creating the ideal environment for healing. Hydrofiber retains moisture better than gauze. ![]() These primary dressings are made with hydrofiber, which is a special material that forms a gel when it comes into contact with wound exudate. This domain / site is maintained and powered by Austpharma Pty Ltd (ABN: 91 606 087 156).Aquacel is a line of antimicrobial dressings designed to block bacteria from entering a wound. Our products cater to people of all walks of life - Children and Mothers, Men, Women, Over 50s, Travelers, or Weight Watchers. We are passionate about educating the community on improving and maintaining healthy lifestyles.ĪUSTPHARMA stocks a huge selection of premium quality products to promote well-being, maintain health and support activities of daily living. Our pharmacists are always ready to listen and deliver a personalised service and advice that help meet your health needs. Our store is powered by experienced pharmacists who are dedicated to support the needs of their communities. ![]() Today we have branched online to meet the needs of our customers, offering a large selection of pharmaceutical and medicinal products at your hands with just a click of a button. We were established in 2015 as a local community pharmacy in the eastern suburbs of Victoria. Welcome to AUSTPHARMA - a one-stop destination for all your health, beauty and life style needs! ![]()
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