Molnlycke Mepilex 8.7 inch x 9.1 inch Foam Border Heel Dressings, Tan, 30/Case

Mepilex border heel features proprietary deep defense technology, providing an optimal balance of strength and flexibility. Each of the unique five layers serves a specific purpose in pressure ulcer prevention adding to the dressing's strength, durability and absorbency. No other dressing on the market exhibits these same properties or the published, peer-reviewed results in pressure ulcer prevention. Only mepilex border dressings have over 80 evidence pieces to support their effectiveness in preventing pressure ulcers. The effectiveness of mepilex border heel is supported by several clinical studies, including a study of critically ill patients by santamaria et al that showed zero pressure ulcers among the intervention cohort of 150 patients receiving mepilex border heel dressings vs. 19 heel pressure ulcers for patients with no heel dressings. Mepilex border heel effectively absorbs and retains exudate and maintains a moist wound environment. The safetac technology layer seals the wound edges, prevents exudate leakage onto the surrounding skin, thus minimizing the risk of maceration. The safetac technology layer allows the dressing to be changed without damaging the wound or surrounding skin, or exposing the patient to additional pain. Prophylactic dressings used as part of a pressure ulcer prevention protocol have been shown to offer significant benefits and are supported by international guidelines. Mepilex dressings is the only 5-layer foam prevention dressing with 5 randomized clinical trials (RCTs) demonstrating the isolated effect of the dressing in preventing pressure ulcers. The dressing can be applied prophylactically in emergency departments, intensive care units, the or and at other points along the care continuum when the patient is determined to be at risk. When looking at the risk factors for pressure ulcers, both intrinsic and extrinsic factors must be considered. General health, nutritional status, skin moisture, age and history of previous pressure ulcers are some of the key intrinsic components that affect the risk for a patient developing pressure ulcers. Extrinsic factors include pressure, friction, shear, and microclimate. Use mepilex border dressings for medium-to-high exuding wounds, including pressure ulcers, diabetic foot ulcers, heel ulcers, traumatic wounds and other secondary healing wounds. The dressing maintains a moist wound environment, which supports debridement, so you might see an initial increase in the wound size. This is normal and to be expected.

Features

• Mepilex border dressings proven to prevent pressure ulcers by up to 88% when used with other standard prevention protocols
• Proprietary deep defense technology addresses the key factors responsible for pressure ulcers
• Protecting against the extrinsic forces of pressure, shear and friction and managing microclimate
• Safetac technology reduces the risk of maceration and minimizes pain during dressing changes
• Excellent fluid-handling capacity and retention
• Red granulated wound
• Painful and superficial wound
• Fragile skin
• Traumatic wound
• Pressure ulcer prevention dressings
• Bordered foam and shaped dressings
• Absorbent dressings

Specification

• Application: Border Dressing
• Color: Tan
• Material: Foam and Silicone
• Shape: Heel
• Sterility: Sterile
• Type: Adhesive with Border
• Backing Material: Film Backing
• Package Details: 10 per Box and 3 Boxes per Case
• Package Quantity: 30 per Case