Smith et Nephew ACTICOAT 5 x Antimicrobial dressings 5x5cm

• Acticoat * thanks to its technology silver nanocrystals, is a unique antimicrobial barrier, which ensures fast action, a less frequent dressing changes and convenience more important than any other cream or silver sulfadiazine dressing.
• Acticoat * silver nanocrystals dressing † is an effective antimicrobial barrier. The coating with silver nanocrystals allows Acticoat to destroy a broad spectrum of pathogens in less than 30 minutes.
• Acticoat dressing is composed of three layers: an absorbent core placed between two layers of polyethylene low friction coated silver nanocrystals. The nanocrystals of silver protects the wound from bacterial contamination while the middle layer helps maintain an optimal moist environment.

Characteristic

Acticoat dressing with silver nanocrystals
Antimicrobial dressing

• Barrier antimicrobial silver nanocrystals
• Reduces the risk of colonization
• Works quickly and sustainably
• Help prevent infection
• Help maintain a moist environment
• Effective barrier against over 150 pathogens
• Easy to handle
• Few adherent to the wound

Benefits

• Effective protection of bacterial contamination: Acticoat antimicrobial barrier provides effective, to protect the wound from external contamination.
• A broad spectrum of action: In vitro data show that Acticoat is effective on over 150 pathogens, both bacteria (Gram + or Gram-) or yeast. Thus Acticoat was effective on antibiotic-resistant bacteria such as Pseudomonas aeruginosa, methicillin-resistant Staphylococcus aureus, vancomycin-resistant Enterococcus faecalis.
• Prolonged release of money for a minimum of three days: Acticoat provides an effective antimicrobial barrier for three days due to prolonged release of silver nanocrystals.
• Fast action and sustainable vitro tests showed that Acticoat, thanks to its unique structure of silver nanocrystals SilcrystTM, eliminates pathogens tested in less than 30 minutes.
• Prevents and reduces the risk of infection: Acticoat contributes to the elimination of pathogens in the wound and reducing the risk of infection. Acticoat is also effective in reducing the bacterial load of the wound.
• Decreases local inflammation: Acticoat decreases the rate of metalloproteinases in the wound, limiting local inflammation detrimental to healing.
• Easy to use: Acticoat remains in place for three days and is not painful withdrawal as opposed to topical antibacterials commonly used, thus increasing patient comfort and caregiver.

Use

Dressing with silver nanocrystals SylcrystTM indicated in the local treatment of wounds infected or at risk of infection:

• leg ulcers,
• diabetic wounds,
• bedsores
• wounds oncology
• burns
• donor sites and transplant recipients,
• postoperative fistulas.

Note: Acticoat can be used on infected wounds. In this case, the infection will be monitored and treated according to the protocol validated by the institution.

1. Step 1: Clean the wound:
   Acticoat * before using it is imperative to clean the wound from contamination. You can use the usual antiseptic (eg Dakin Hibitane, povidone iodine). It should then flush the wound with sterile water. Never use any fat or oil with Acticoat *.
2. Step 2:
   Acticoat * Moisten with sterile water (do not use saline)
3. Step 3:
   Cut to shape if necessary
4. Step 4:
   Acticoat * Apply the blue face in contact with the wound
5. Step 5:
   Acticoat * Cover with a secondary dressing
   (+ Gauze holding band). This dressing will absorb exudates and to maintain an optimum moisture.
   A daily check of Acticoat * Moisture and re-moisten by spraying sterile water.

Precautions

• Be allergic to silver or another component of the dressing.
• Patient undergoing an MRI or electrostimulation
• For External Use Only
• Acticoat should not be associated with fat, such as Vaseline.
• Avoid contact with electrodes or gel during an ECG or an EEG.
• Acticoat may induce transient skin discoloration
• Avoid exposure to light and temperatures> 50 ° C.
• Do not use if the product is not a uniform color.

Ingredients

This antimicrobial silver wound dressing consists of three layers: an absorbent core placed between two layers of high density polyethylene (HDPE) coated with silver. The various layers are bonded by ultrasonic welding. The layers of silver coated HDPE impede microbial infection of the wound.