{"product_id":"alpha-acticoat-3-day-antimicrobial-barrier-dressing-packs","title":"Acticoat 3 Day Antimicrobial Barrier Dressing Packs","description":"\u003cp\u003eACTICOAT is an antimicrobial barrier dressing with an absorbent inner core that aides in the maintenance of a moist wound environment in the presence of exudate. Utilising SILCRYST nanocrystalline silver technology to provide a fast bacterial kill (demonstrated in-vitro), it is effective against a broad spectrum of gram positive, gram negative and fungal wound pathogens (in-vitro) including antibiotic-resistant bacteria such as pseudomonas, methicillin resistant staphylococcus aureus (MRSA) (in-vitro).\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePatient benefits:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eACTICOAT assists faster healing\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eGago et al (2008) show a faster time to resolution of infection compared to other silver dressings\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eProvides a decrease in odour causing bacteria (demonstrated in-vitro)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eLess painful (compared to SSD)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eStudies conducted provide evidence showing a reduced number of dressing changes compared to traditional standards of care\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDecreased in-patient stay when ACTICOAT is used in burns has been (demonstrated by Tredget et al)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eIndications\u003c\/strong\u003e:\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eIndicated as an antimicrobial barrier layer over partial and full thickness wounds such as pressure ulcers, leg ulcers, diabetic foot ulcers, burns, recipient graft sites and catheter insertion sites (5cm x 5cm dressing only).\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eACTICOAT may be used on infected wounds \/ catheter insertion sites (5cm x 5cm). Where the product is used on infected wounds \/ catheter insertion sites (5cm x 5cm) the infection should be inspected and treated as per local clinical protocol.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eContraindications\u003c\/strong\u003e:\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDo not use on patients with a known sensitivity to silver\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDo not use on a patient undergoing MRI (magnetic resonance imaging) examination\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePrecautions\u003c\/strong\u003e:\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFor external use only\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eACTICOAT is not compatible with oil-based products, such as petrolatum\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAvoid contact with electrodes or conductive gels during electronic measurements e.g. EEG and ECG\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDo not use if product colour is not uniform\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eOccasionally transient pain on application of ACTICOAT has been reported. This can be minimised by carefully following the application instructions. Should continuous pain be experienced after application remove the dressing and discontinue use\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eACTICOAT should only be used on premature infants less than 37 weeks gestation when the clinical benefit outweighs potential risks. No clinical data is available in this age group and only limited data is available for use in neonates\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eACTICOAT is a single use only product. If used on more than one patient, cross contamination or infection may occur. In addition, the antimicrobial properties of the product will be compromised. Opening the dressing pack compromises the sterile barrier therefore any unused dressing should not be retained for application at a later date.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003e \u003cstrong\u003eOptions:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e5 x 5cm\u003cbr\u003e 10 x 10cm\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Alpha First Aid","offers":[{"title":"5cm x 5cm \/ 5","offer_id":47255637262525,"sku":"ALPHA-230000","price":207.8,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true},{"title":"10cm x 10cm \/ 5","offer_id":47255637295293,"sku":"ALPHA-230001","price":388.8,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0772\/3184\/9661\/files\/230000-acticoat-antimicrobial-barrier-dressing-pack-5cm-1.jpg?v=1783049868","url":"https:\/\/benchmarksuppliesco.com.au\/products\/alpha-acticoat-3-day-antimicrobial-barrier-dressing-packs","provider":"Benchmark Supplies Co","version":"1.0","type":"link"}