Attention: Products shown on the Mölnlycke web sites(s) may not be available in all markets and product indication claim(s) may vary between markets. Safetac technology prevents the outer dressing from sticking to the wound, therefore minimises trauma and pain at dressing change.

Mepitel One is available in packs of 5 in four sizes: 6cm x 7cm, 9cm x 10cm, 13cm x 15cm and 24cm x 27. Gentle yet effective, it can be used on a wide range of wounds such as skin tears, skin abrasions, surgical incisions, second degree burns, blistering, lacerations, partial and full thickness grafts, diabetic ulcers, venous and arterial ulcers. Benefits of Mepitel One • Minimises pain and trauma at dressing changes• Can remain in place for up to 14 days which in turn ensures undisturbed wound healing• Enables less frequent dressing changes • Minimises the risk of maceration• Maintained product properties over time – leaves no residues and does not dry out • Transparent for easy wound inspection during application and during wear • Can be used in conjunction with Avance or other Negative Pressure Wound Therapy (NPWT) • Conforms well to body contours, promoting patient comfort during wear • Stays in place• Low potential for skin irritation and allergyAreas of use Mepitel One is designed for a wide range of wounds such as: • Skin tears • Skin abrasions • Surgical incisions • Partial thickness burns • Traumatic wounds • Blistering • Lacerations • Partial and full-thickness grafts• Radiotherapy-induced skin damage • Leg and foot ulcers It can also be used as a protective layer on non-exuding wounds and on areas with fragile skin. Typical applications include skin tears or abrasions, surgical excisions, second-degree burns, blistering conditions such as epidermolysis bullosa, lacerations, partial and full thickness grafts, and skin damage following radiotherapy or steroid therapy.The dressing can stay in place for up to 14 days and allows examination of the wound without removal. Zillmer R, Ågren MS, Gottrup F, Karlsmark T (2006) Biophysical effects of repetitive removal of adhesive dressings on peri-ulcer skin. I take a blood thinning drug and it has resulted in the skin on my arms becoming paper thin and liable to cuts or tears. A commonly adopted strategy of reducing pain related to dressings is avoiding the use of adhesive dressings and choosing a non-adherent wound product designed to minimise pain on removal, such as silicone-coated dressings (Brown, 2014). It's designed to mould softly to skin without sticking to the moist wound – so you can remove it with minimal risk of damaging the wound or skin .

Safetac ® technology does not adhere to the wound bed, but forms a seal around the wound margin, therefore reducing the risk of maceration (Patton et al, 2013; David et al, 2018).Mepitel One is a wound contact layer designed for the management of a wide range of exuding wounds such as; skin tears, skin abrasions, surgical incisions, partial thickness burns, traumatic wounds, partial and full thickness grafts, radiated skin, leg and foot ulcers. The condition of the peri-wound skin was generally healthy although mild maceration developed around one of the wounds. Wounds in children treated with Mepitel ® healed significantly faster and demonstrated less eschar formation (e.

Use together with Mesorb or for high exuding wounds with Mextra Superabsorbent, and with Tubifast fixation. Mepitel ® One has one side of silicone adhesion to minimise pain and discomfort at dressing removal and reduces skin damage for patients (Patton et al, 2013; David et al, 2018). Through the unique Safetac adhesive Mepitel Film minimises pain and trauma before, at and after dressing changes. Mepitel One is a wound contact layer designed for the management of a wide range of exuding wounds such as painful wounds, skin tears, skin abrasions, surgical incisions, partial thickness burns, traumatic wounds, blistering, lacerations, partial and full thickness grafts, radiated skin, leg and foot ulcers.This results in less discomfort for the patient and which in turn ensures undisturbed wound healing. This DS Cannulation Pouch in blue is ideal for keeping a range of cannulas and associated items together in one location, making these items easy to access when needed and keeping them tidy and easy.

Silicone-coated dressings, such as Mepitel ® One with Safetac ® technology, can overcome the problems of adherence to the wound and damage to the surrounding skin (White, 2005; White, 2008) resulting in minimal pain for patients. Dressing integrity enables the dressing to remain in place for up to 14 days and allows secondary dressing changes without disturbing the healing.

The properties of the product remain over time, leaving no residue and without drying out (Adamietz et al, 1995).