Convatec AQUACEL Ag Burn Silver Hydrofiber Dressing — Reinforced for Burn Car
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Convatec AQUACEL Ag Burn Silver Hydrofiber Dressing — Reinforced for Burn Care
Strength and silver for the most sensitive healing. AQUACEL Ag Burn is an antimicrobial, stitch-reinforced Hydrofiber dressing specifically engineered for the management of partial-thickness (second-degree) burns and donor sites. While it provides the same powerful ionic silver protection and "Gelling Action" as the standard AQUACEL Ag, this version is reinforced with nylon stitching. This added structural integrity ensures the dressing stays intact during long wear times—up to 14 days—and allows for easier, one-piece removal from large or complex burn areas without leaving residue behind.
✔ Reinforced Strength – Nylon stitching allows for easy removal and dressing integrity over long wear periods ✔ Ionic Silver Protection – Provides a sustained antimicrobial barrier for up to 14 days ✔ Painless Removal – Transforms into a cohesive gel that won't stick to the delicate new skin ✔ Micro-Contouring – Gelling action eliminates "dead space" where bacteria can grow
Product Details & Available Sizes
| Manufacturer | Convatec |
|---|---|
| Material | Sodium Carboxymethylcellulose reinforced with Nylon stitching |
| 2" x 2" (5x5 cm) | Item # 403786 — Sterile |
| 5" x 6" (13x15 cm) | Item # 403787 — Sterile |
| 7" x 9" (17x23 cm) | Item # 403788 — Sterile |
| 9" x 11" (23x30 cm) | Item # 403789 — Sterile |
| Antimicrobial | 1.2% Ionic Silver |
| Max Wear Time | Up to 14 days (depending on exudate) |
Indicated For — Burn & Trauma Management
AQUACEL Ag Burn is the clinical choice for wounds requiring long-term antimicrobial protection and structural stability, including:
- Partial-Thickness (Second-Degree) Burns
- Donor Sites (Skin graft harvest areas)
- Large Abrasions and "Road Rash"
- Traumatic Wounds with significant skin loss
- Wounds with High Risk of Infection requiring infrequent dressing changes
Why "Burn" Reinforced Hydrofiber is Different
Standard fiber dressings can sometimes lose their shape or fragment when they become fully saturated, especially on large surface areas like the thigh or back. AQUACEL Ag Burn is built to handle the unique challenges of burn recovery:
- The Stitching Advantage: The nylon reinforcement is stitched directly into the Hydrofiber. This means even when the dressing turns into a soft gel, it maintains its tensile strength, preventing it from shredding during movement or removal.
- 14-Day Barrier: In many burn cases, "leaving the wound alone" is the best medicine. This dressing can remain in place for up to two weeks, acting as a sterile artificial skin while the body regenerates underneath.
- Pain Management: Because the dressing gels on contact with moisture, it does not adhere to the wound bed. This significantly reduces the pain associated with dressing changes on raw, sensitive burn tissue.
- Vertical Wicking: It absorbs fluid vertically into the fibers, preventing moisture from spreading to the healthy skin at the burn margins, which reduces the risk of maceration.
Application Tips for Burn Care
- Cleanse the burn area thoroughly and pat the surrounding healthy skin dry.
- Apply the dressing with at least a 2cm (approx. 1 inch) overlap onto the healthy skin.
- For large burns, multiple sheets can be overlapped.
- Cover with a secondary sterile gauze or a securement wrap.
- As the burn heals, the dressing will naturally begin to detach from the re-epithelialized skin.
Why Buy From Medical Department Store?
- Specialized Burn Care Stock: We carry the professional-grade reinforced dressings that are often unavailable at local pharmacies.
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