Silverlon® Wound Contact Dressing


Directions for Professional Use

1. A Silverlon® Wound Contact Dressing sized to fit into the wound bed and up onto 1-2cm (½″ one-half inch) of normal skin around the wound. (The Silverlon® Dressing may be used for up to 7 days)
   Note: Place silver side down onto wound for all Silverlon® products.

2. A secondary cover dressing of choice to be placed over the Silverlon® Dressing.

3. Clean water for wetting or rinsing Silverlon® as needed.

1. Moisten Silverlon® with clean water and wring out excess water.

2. Cover Silverlon® with cover dressing based on wound condition.
   

   1. For exudating wounds use an absorbent dressing of choice.
      
   2. For dry wounds, use with a moisture donating dressing, such as but not limited to: hydrogel, hydrocolloid, pre-moistened foam or gauze, film or other moisture control dressings.

1. Remove and dispose of the outer absorbent cover dressings as necessary.

2. Gently remove Silverlon®, if wound or dressing appears dry, add water to dressing.

3. Dispose of Silverlon®, or, if protocols permit reuse, rinse Silverlon® thoroughly with clean water to rinse away any exudate that maybe on the dressing (You may stretch the dressing by its corners to open up its weave to help loosen the exudate from the cloth), gently squeeze out excess water, and reapply to wound while moist for up to 7 days use.

4. Apply fresh cover dressings.

1. At the time of outer dressing change: gently remove Silverlon®, either, dispose of the Silverlon® dressing or rinse the existing Silverlon® with water to remoisten it, and reapply for up to 7 days use.

2. Cover the Silverlon® with new moisture donating cover dressings of your choice.

• Remove Silverlon® prior to MRI procedures.

Silverlon® Uses for various Patient Conditions

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Pressure Ulcerations
The depth and configuration of the pressure ulceration will determine the best Silverlon® Wound Dressing to apply. The Silverlon® Wound Contact Dressing is best applied to cavitary wounds and covered with dressings of choice based upon cellular debris and exudates. The Silverlon® Wound Pad and Silverlon® Island Dressing is best applied to flat wounds and do not require covering dressings.

Diabetic Ulcerations
The depth and configuration of the diabetic ulceration will determine the best Silverlon® Wound Dressing to apply. The Silverlon® Wound Contact Dressing or Silverlon® Wound Packing Strips are best applied to cavitary wounds and covered with dressings of choice. The covering dressing is dependent upon the amount of exudate available. The Silverlon® Wound Pad and Silverlon® Island Dressing is best applied to flat wounds and do not require covering dressings.

Venous Stasis Ulcerations
Coupled with the appropriate therapy to improve venous return, Silverlon® Wound Contact Dressings are applied directly to the surface of the ulceration. The Silverlon® Wound Contact Dressing is moistened with sterile or distilled water and applied directly to the wound surface overlapping normal skin approximately one inch circumferentially. More than one layer may be applied; up to four layers folding or cutting the fabric is acceptable. For wounds with moderate–to–heavy exudate, the best results are achieved with multiple layers. The Silverlon® Wound Contact Dressing (one to four layers) should be covered by a secondary dressing. The choice of the secondary dressing is based upon the judgment of the health care provider and selected from Silverlon® Pad Dressing, urethane foams, hydrogels, hydrocolloids, cottons or rayon gauzes. The dressing is covered with the compression of choice selected by the health care provider: e.g. System Four, Profore, Unna Boot etc. The dressings may remain in place up to 7 days based upon the amount of wound exudate and debris.

Epidermolysis Bullosa (simple, junctional, dystrophic)
The Silverlon® Wound Pad Dressings may be applied to epidermolysis bullosa cutaneous lesions. The principle function of the Silverlon® Wound Dressings is to support healing by a reduction of the bioburden of the wound and the creation of a microbial barrier. The application of the moistened Silverlon® Wound Contact Dressings covered with a Silverlon® Wound Pad and soft roller gauze and elastic tubular dressings is recommended. For optimal treatment outcome, it is recommended to change the dressing every second to third day.

Pyoderma Gangrenosum (ulcerative, pustular, bullous and vegetative)
The Silverlon® Wound Pad Dressings may be applied to pyoderma gangrenosum cutaneous lesions. The principle function of the Silverlon® Wound Dressings is to support healing by a reduction of the bioburden of the wound and the creation of a microbial barrier. The application of the moistened Silverlon® Wound Contact Dressings covered with a Silverlon® Wound Pad is recommended. Changing the dressing every second to third day is recommended.

Silverlon® Wound Dressings Applied with Negative Pressure Wound Therapy Systems
Silverlon® Negative Pressure Dressings can be applied as a wound contact layer (antimicrobial barrier) between the wound surface and Negative Pressure Therapy System's porous polyurethane foam sponge or fill media. The Negative Pressure Wound Therapy System assists in wound closure by applying localized negative pressure to the edges of the wound. The Silverlon® Negative Pressure Dressing is designed to be porous enough so as not to interfere with fluid passage to the foam/fill media or the negative pressure generated by the Negative Pressure Wound Therapy Device. The Silverlon® Negative Pressure Dressing should be placed directly onto the wound bed with a 2 cm overlap onto wound margins, the Negative Pressure Therapy System foam sponge or fill media is placed over the Silverlon®, cut to fit the wound cavity. Size the film (drape sheet) dressing just beyond the Silverlon® NPD edges. Change the Silverlon® dressing when the Negative Pressure Therapy System foam sponge or fill media is changed. The Silverlon® NPD may be used for up to 7 days.

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Silverlon® Negative Pressure Wound Dressings are applied for improved outcomes with the Versatile 1™ or other Negative Pressure Wound Therapy Systems when treating chronic and acute wounds, burns, and surgical procedures. The Silverlon® NPD Advantage: 7 day use over skin grafts while under negative pressure therapy systems (1 dressing kit for 1 week of therapy) Fewer dressing changes over the course of therapy Produces an accelerated wound healing potential No infections reported Provides medical and economical advantages Minimal reduction in fluid flow capacity as compared to VAC foam alone

Silverlon® Wound Dressings Applied with Apligraf®
The Silverlon® Wound Pad may be applied on top of the Apligraf® dressing and left in place for 7 days. Size the Silverlon® Wound Pad Dressing to cover both the Apligraf® and 2 to 3 cm of the wound margin. The Silverlon® Wound Pad should be moistened with water and covered with a moist wound barrier dressing of choice. To minimize the risk of adhesion, place a non-adherent contact layer dressing between Apligraf® and Silverlon®. i.e. Mepitel, Tegapore, Conformant, etc. Remoisten the Silverlon® Wound Pad with sterile water every 8 to 12 hours. This can be done without disturbing the wound site by pulling up one corner of the outer cover dressing and wetting the top pad layer of the Silverlon® with a syringe.

Incisions and Lacerations
Surgical incisions and lacerations may be covered with the Silverlon® Wound Pad and the Silverlon® Island Dressing. The dressings may be left in place for up to 7 days.

Animal Bites
Non venomous animal bites (cats and dogs) may be covered with Silverlon® Wound Pad or the Silverlon® Island Dressing. Acute cavitary lesions secondary to animal bites are packed with Silverlon® Wound Packing Strips. All animal bite wounds should be checked within 24 hours and appropriate oral antibiotics utilized. The effectiveness of the dressing is increased by wetting the Silverlon® Pad.

Abrasions
Abrasions may be covered with the Silverlon® Wound Pad or the Silverlon® Island Dressing. The effectiveness of the dressing is increased by wetting the Silverlon® Pad. The dressings may be left in place for up to 7 days.

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