Mepilex Absorbent Foam Dressings 4" x 4" - Box of 5

Mepilex Absorbent Foam Dressings 4" x 4" 

Mepilex is a soft and very conformable foam dressing that absorbs wound fluid (exudate) but keeps your wound sufficiently moist. The unique and patented Safetac adhesive makes sure that your dressing can be changed without damaging your wound or skin around it. This makes the dressing change as pain free as possible and also makes sure that the skin around your wound stays dry and healthy.

Absorbent Wound Dressing Features

Areas of use Mepilex is a versatile dressing that can be used on many different wounds that does not exude too much - your nurse or doctor will know.

Typical wounds that are treated with Mepilex are:

• Leg and foot ulcers
• Burns
• Pressure ulcers

Main benefits of Mepilex:

• Minimises pain and skin damage at dressing changes
• Very soft and comfortable to wear
• Can remain in place for several days depending on the condition of the wound
• Low risk of skin irritation and allergy

How to apply Mepilex Wound Dressing:

• Clean the wound area
• Remove the release film
• Mepilex should overlap the wound bed by at least 2 cm onto the surrounding skin
• Apply the adherent side to the wound
• Do not stretch
• When necessary, secure Mepilex with a bandage or other fixation.