What is the difference between Acticoat 3 and Acticoat 7?

What is the difference between Acticoat 3 and Acticoat 7?

The Composition ACTICOAT Flex 3 can be worn for up to 3 days while Flex 7 can be used for up to 7 days. Has been shown to be compatible with negative pressure wound therapy.

When do you use Acticoat Flex 3?

ACTICOAT Flex 3 and 7 are indicated as an antimicrobial barrier layer over partial and full thickness wounds such as burns, recipient graft sites, surgical sites, venous leg ulcers, pressure ulcers and diabetic ulcers. ACTICOAT Flex 3 and 7 may be used on infected wounds.

How does Acticoat 7 work?

The nanocrystalline coating of silver rapidly kills a broad spectrum of bacteria in as little as 30 minutes and is effective for up to 7 days. Acticoat 7 dressing consists of five layers: two layers of an absorbent inner core sandwiched between three layers of silver coated, low adherent polyethylene net.

How do you use Acticoat silver dressing?

Applying an Acticoat dressing

1. Clean and dry your wound with soap and water.
2. Remove the Acticoat from the package.
3. Use a clean pair of scissors to cut the Acticoat dressing to fit the shape of your burn or wound.
4. Wet the Acticoat with sterile water (do not use normal saline).
5. Place the Acticoat on the wound surface.

What is comparable to Acticoat?

Conclusion: Both silver dressings resulted in comparable healing times and bacterial control but the Aquacel(®) Ag dressing significantly increased comfort for patients as well as nurses and was significantly more cost-effective than the Acticoat™ dressing for the given indication.

Can you cut Acticoat 7?

ACTICOAT 7 is versatile. The dressings can be cut to the desired shape and size to wrap around all body parts. The sustained release of silver also means fewer dressing changes, resulting in less exposure of the wound bed to the environment.

What is Acticoat silver?

Description. ACTICOAT is a potent antimicrobial barrier dressing. The Nanocrystalline coating of silver rapidly kills a broad spectrum of bacteria in as little as 30 minutes. ACTICOAT consists of three layers: an absorbent inner core sandwiched between outer layers of silver coated, low adherent polyethylene net.

Is Aquacel the same as Acticoat?

Conclusion. Both silver dressings resulted in comparable healing times and bacterial control but the Aquacel® Ag dressing significantly increased comfort for patients as well as nurses and was significantly more cost-effective than the Acticoat™ dressing for the given indication.

What is acticoat 7 made of?

ACTICOAT and ACTICOAT 7 are designed to help you take control against infection in burns. ACTICOAT antimicrobial barrier dressing consists of three layers: an absorbent rayon/polyester inner core sandwiched between outer layers of silver coated, low adherent polyethylene net.

What is the difference between acticoat Flex 3 and acticoat FLEX 7?

The dressings are low adherent, which helps minimise wound trauma at dressing changes. The antimicrobial barrier properties of ACTICOAT Flex 3 remain effective for a minimum of 3 days and ACTICOAT Flex 7 remains effective for a minimum of 7 days 37,41.

Which acticoat dressings are conformable?

ACTICOAT Flex 3 and ACTICOAT Flex 7 are highly conformable dressings that follow the body’s contours to maintain contact with the wound surface. The dressings are low adherent, which helps minimise wound trauma at dressing changes.

Can I use acticoat If I have a sensitivity to silver?

Do not use on patients with a known sensitivity to silver. In patients undergoing MRI (Magnetic Resonance Imaging) ACTICOAT must be removed from the area within the anatomical field being imaged. If ACTICOAT is being used on any area not within the image field, it may remain in place during the MRI.