What is AQUACEL Ag ConvaTec used for?
AQUACEL® Ag Extra™ dressings give you… ALL the basic benefits of Convatec’s unique Hydrofiber™ Technology plus ionic sliver for wounds that are infected or at risk for infection. The benefit of over 20 years of innovation gives today’s AQUACEL® dressings EXTRA: Strength — 9 times more* Absorbency — 50% more*
What is AQUACEL Ag made of?
Aquacel Ag® (ConvaTec, Princeton, NJ, USA) is a new hydrofiber wound dressing consisting of soft non-woven sodium carboxymethylcellulose fibers integrated with ionic silver. It is a moisture-retention dressing, which forms a gel on contact with wound fluid and has antimicrobial properties of ionic silver.
Is AQUACEL Ag the same as silver alginate?
Aquacel Ag is an absorbent wound dressing made from sodium carboxymethyl cellulose and impregnated with 1.2% silver. It is a moisture retentive topical dressing which can release silver within the dressing for up to 14 days [3]. Alginate Silver is a material contains calcium alginate and silver alginate.
What is the difference between AQUACEL Ag extra and AQUACEL Ag advantage?
Aquacel Ag is 9 times stronger and has 50% greater absorbency than Aquacel Extra. Powered by Hydrofiber technology, Aquacel promotes a moist wound environment which supports healing and reduces pain.
What type of wound is AQUACEL good for?
AQUACEL® Foam dressing is designed for: Exuding wounds. Use as a primary dressing on shallow wounds. Use as a secondary dressing on highly exuding wounds.
How long can Aquacel AG stay on wound?
When should my dressing be changed? AQUACEL Surgical is designed to stay in place for up to 14 days or more, subject to clinical assessment.
Is Aquacel AG discontinued?
At the end of January 2011, the level of exudate production was so low that AQUACEL® Ag Dressing was discontinued. Treatment was continued with an enzyme alginogel.
Does AQUACEL contain latex?
Please note: This product does not contain latex.
How long can AQUACEL Ag stay on wound?
Is AQUACEL Ag antimicrobial?
AQUACEL Ag dressing provides rapid and sustained antimicrobial activity for up to 14 days by responding to changes in the components of the wound fluid with increased silver ion availability as needed. In addition, its ability to micro-contour to the wound bed maximizes the availability of the antimicrobial agent.
Do you wet Aquacel AG before applying?
If the wound bed is relatively dry, it is recommended that AQUACEL® Ag Dressing is placed in the wound and then moistened with sterile saline over the wound area only. The vertical absorption of the dressing will help to maintain the moist area over the wound only and reduce the risk of periwound maceration.
Is Aquacel dressing latex free?
Is Aquacel AG a hydrocolloid?
Combination dressing with a mix of skin-friendly hydrocolloid technology for comfort during body movement, and proprietary Hydrofiber® Technology with ionic silver to help manage serosanguinous fluid.
What is the size of the aquacel® AG advantage HCPCS?
AQUACEL ® Ag Advantage SKU HCPCS Description Size Quantity 422297 A6196 AQUACEL ® Ag Advantage 2”x2” 10 per box 422299 A6197 AQUACEL ® Ag Advantage 4”x5” 10 per box 422298 A6197 AQUACEL ® Ag Advantage 6”x6” 5 per box 422302 A6198 AQUACEL ® Ag Advantage 8”x12” 5 per box
What is aquacel™ AG+ extra dressing and acticoat 7?
Antimicrobial activity against CA-MRSA and prevention of biofilm reformation by AQUACEL™ Ag+ EXTRA Dressing and Acticoat 7 Dressing. Scientific Background Report. WHRI3876 MA240, 2013, Data on file, ConvaTec Inc. 15. Antimicrobial Activity and Prevention of Biofilm Reformation by AQUACEL® Ag+ EXTRA Dressing and Acticoat 7 Dressing.
Why choose aquacel® AG surgical?
Minimize infection and blistering and improve patient satisfaction with AQUACEL® Ag Surgical. AQUACEL ® Ag Surgical dressings combine ConvaTec’s proprietary Hydrofiber ® Technology and hydrocolloid technologies with the antimicrobial action of ionic silver.
What is aquacel® AG Extra™ wound dressing made of?
AQUACEL ® Ag EXTRA ™ wound dressing is composed of two layers of Hydrofiber® Technology stitched together. It is nine times stronger and has 50% greater absorbency as compared to the AQUACEL ® Ag wound dressing.