Journal of Woundcare Handbook

The professional's guide to products for the prevention and treatment of pressure ulcers

Mepilex Border Sacrum

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Description

Bordered foam dressing shaped to conform to the sacrum. Consists of a soft silicone wound contact layer, an absorbent foam pad containing a silver compound and activated carbon, a layer with superabsorbent fibres and a film backing.

Indications

Prevention of pressure ulcers and reduction of postoperative blistering; also for management of pressure ulcers (category 1–3) and other exuding wounds; suitable with gels on dry/necrotic wounds.

Price

15×15cm, £3.53; 16×20cm, £4.92; 22×25cm, £8.02

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