Featurs of Zetuvit Plus Silicone Border SAP Dressing With Silicone Adhesive
- Superabsorbent dressing (SAP) with silicone adhesive and border that is suitable for a wide range of acute and chronic exuding wounds.
- The absorbent core traps fluid with a unique combination of loose cellulose and superabsorbent polymer (SAP).
- The silicone-coated contact layer and border allow for repeated lifting and repositioning while enabling atraumatic removal.
Benefits of Using Plus Silicone Border SAP Dressing
- Versatile: Comes in different shapes and sizes, and can be used for healing any wound
- Effective: Improves healing conditions by balancing the microclimate and protecting against other bacteria and viruses
- Adaptable: Supports self-dressing as clinically directed; daily to once every seven days
- Patient-friendly: Improves quality of life as Plus Silicon Border is highly comfortable, and stays in place for up to 7 days.
How Does Zetuvit Plus Silicone Border Improve Healing Conditions?
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Balance microclimate: Maintains moist microclimate
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Highly breathable: Manages exudate better than comparable foam dressings
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Reduce inhibitors to wound healing
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Binds and retains bacteria
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Binds and retains MMP more effectively than comparable foam dressings
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Protect the wound
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Silicone adhesive balances adhesiveness and atraumatic removal
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Soft padding effect
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Protects from viruses and bacteria
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How to Apply Zetuvit Plus Silicone Border SAP Dressing ?
- Remove the two protective sheets. Place the adherent side of the dressing onto the wound, so that the green side faces away from the wound.
- Choose a suitable dressing size for the wound, ensuring that the central pad exceeds the edges of the wound by approximately 0.4 to 0.8 inches (1-2 cm). Do not cut the absorbent green pad. The transparent border can be cut in order to adapt the dressing e.g. to a concave form.
- Before applying the dressing, after rinsing the wound, make sure that the surrounding skin is dry by using swabs to ensure that the dressing adheres.
- Remove the two protective sheets. Place the adherent side of the dressing onto the wound, so that the green side faces away from the wound.
- Press down the adhesive edges firmly and avoid wrinkles in the border to ensure the dressing stays securely in place.
- No additional fixation is required, if indicated, compression bandages can be applied as instructed by a clinician.
- The dressing can remain on the wound for up to 7 days depending on the condition of the wound and the established clinical protocol.
- The dressing must be changed if clinically indicated or when exudate reaches the rim of the absorbent pad.
What to Buy With Zetuvit Plus Silicone Border SAP Dressing?
- Covidien Xeroform Occlusive Petrolatum Gauze Dressing
- 3M Tegaderm Transparent Film Dressing
- Molnlycke Hbiclens Antiseptic Antimicrobial Skin Cleanser
Frequently Asked Questions on Zetuvit plus Dressing
- Is Zetuvit plus silicone border waterproof?
Yes, Zetuvit plus silicon dressing is waterproof, breathable, and provides protection from viruses and bacteria.
- How long can you leave a silicone dressing on?
The Zetuvit silicon dressing will stay on for up to 7 days.
- What is Zetuvit Plus silicone?
Zetuvit Plus Silicone Border is designed for first-line treatment to improve healing conditions, Zetuvit Plus Silicone Border is a versatile and easy-to-apply soft Silicone SAP dressing for use on a wide variety of wounds.
- Can Silicon heal skin?
Silicon may hydrate the scar and reduce collagen fibre’s production. It also reduces the redness of the scar to make it flatter, and softer.
- How long does silicon take to heal?
Curing a scar simply means to let it dry. Silicon can take as little as 24 hrs to heal depending on the wound, it may also take many days.
- How does Zetuvit Plus Silicone Border help skin while healing a wound?
- Smooths skin
- Locks in moisture
- Heals wounds.
