What Makes Aquacel Ag So Good For Burns
When a person cuts or burns their skin, it is important to make sure that the initial treatment and aftercare using products such as Aquacel Ag dressings are properly administered so as to protect the skin from infection and burn scarring. This kind of dressing is designed to actively heal and protect the wound so that there is no risk of outside contaminants entering the area and causing infection and further health complications. The dressing can be used to cover a wound in the form of a bandage, but is also available in ribbon form which is used to pack into cavities of larger open wounds on the body to protect them and keep them moist and clean. Aquacel ag is absorbent and soft with gas permeable gel which allows the wound to remain soft and moist while healing is improved.
This dressing is effective in helping to aid the healing of 3rd degree burns and abrasions while at the same time will help to mend the skin without causing any scarring. Burn scars are tricky to get rid of and can be an unsightly and permanent addition to the body. In order to prevent scarring after a burn, the skin must be kept moist consistently so that is does not dry out and scab over. The dressing has silver ions in the fibers which release a form of antiviral and anti bacterial effect on the wound exudates. This allows the wound to remain clean and sterile so that there is less risk of infection and foreign contamination entering the wound and causing further problems.
This type of dressing can be used to cover wounds such as ulcers, burns, cuts, and all other superficial granulating wounds. The only time that the ribbon should be used instead of the dressing is when treating cavity wounds and sinuses. Aquacel ag dressings are available worldwide as an over the counter product and are made in a variety of different shapes and sizes which allows for you to choose the most apt dressing for the wound, always allow for about 2 cm extra for the adhesive to apply to the skin. Though the dressings stick well to the skin and are waterproof, they tend to cause only slight discomfort when removed and do not cause irritation to the skin. Of course it is necessary to make sure you are not sensitive to the product beforehand with a test patch.
The dressing will need a protective bandage over the outside so as to further prevent contamination and bacteria from entering the wound. If the wound is seeping and a lot of, what is exudate is being expelled then the dressing will need to be changed more regularly. As the wound heals and becomes drier and more covered then it will only require a thin layer of dressing in order to keep the area clean and sterile. Aquacel ag is a brilliant dressing for keeping superficial wounds clean and sterile while, at the same time, helping them to heal and repair quickly and cleanly.
