Mepilex Lite
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Description
Light foam dressing consisting of a soft silicone wound contact layer, a flexible absorbent pad and a film backing. Innovative cutting guide provides options to protect areas at risk from non-invasive respiratory masks, oxygen tubing and other medical devices on the face.
Indications
Prevention of pressure ulcers and protection of fragile or compromised skin, including under devices to reduce device-related pressure ulcers, as well as management of pressure ulcers (category 1–3).
Contraindications
Hypersensitivity to dressing materials; use with oxidising agents such as hypochlorite solutions or hydrogen peroxide; signs of clinical infection (do not reuse; do not use if sterile barrier is damaged or opened prior to use; do not re-sterilise)
Price
6×8.5cm, £1.95; 10×10cm, £2.33; 15×15cm, £4.53; 20×50cm, £28.61
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