Aquacel Surgical Cover Dressing, Sterile 9cm X 35cm

Aquacel Surgical Cover Dressing provides optimal comfort and fluid management with a combination of hydrocolloid and Hydrofiber® technologies. The polyurethane film cover layer creates a waterproof and protective barrier against viruses and bacteria. Ideal for post-surgical use.

SKU: SQU 412020

Product Features

AQUACEL^® Surgical cover dressings are an easy-to-use, single-product solution to the post-operative management of surgical incisions. They are designed to enhance clinical outcomes and facilitate patient mobility.

Evidence supports that, compared to a non-woven post-operative surgical cover dressing regimen, AQUACEL^® Surgical cover dressings^1,2:

• Reduce surgical site infection (SSI)
• Reduce skin blistering
• Reduce delayed discharge
• Require fewer dressing changes

_References:

_{1. Clarke JV, Deakin AH, Dillon JM, Emmerson S, Kinninmonth AWG. A prospective clinical audit of a new dressing design for lower limb arthroplasty wounds. J Wound Care. 2009;18(1):5-9.}

_{2. Laboratory Test Comparison of AQUACEL^® Surgical Dressing 'New Design' and the Jubilee Method of Dressing Surgical Wounds. WHRI3264 TA180. October 7, 2009. Data on file, Convatec.}