Silcofix bandages are a disposable sterile material for the care of open wounds. An ointment is applied to the tissue coating, which does not allow the wound tissues to dry out, and prevents the formation of thick scars. The ointment does not allow the material to stick to the affected skin, it is painlessly removed without injuring it.
Silcofix dressing - a quality replacement for a bandage
Disinfectants allow you to take care of the wound throughout the healing process. Ensure sterility, prevent re-infection. The composition of the ointment includes a substance that does not cause allergies, they are used to cover wounds of all types of skin. For burns without discharge, the bandage is used again.
When rashes appear on the skin, the use of the dressing should be discontinued. A doctor's consultation is required on the individual tolerance of the dressing used.
Also, "Silcofix" dressings are used for transplantation of skin areas. The ointment on the bandage relieves inflammation and promotes the survival of new tissues. The polypropylene dressing material is sterilized with ethylene oxide gas,completely replaces gauze fabrics in terms of quality and medicinal properties.
Patch with silver
For open wounds, the Silcofix bandage with silver is used. The material consists of a polymer film coated with a gel containing silver. A bandage with such an element has a number of advantages:
- sterile;
- transparent, which allows you to observe the condition of the wound;
- silver ions do not allow bacteria to develop;
- absorbs well discharge from wounds, when removed, all remnants of the ichor are removed;
- fabric allows the skin to breathe, prevents the access of bacteria;
- creates a slight cooling, very appropriate for burns;
- gel does not interact with fluid secretions from wounds.
A disposable dressing is fixed on the wound with a plaster or bandage. Depending on the type of wound, the gel dressing can be on the cover from 2 to 7 days.
The sterile product has contraindications:
- do not use for significant damage to the skin;
- for allergic reactions to silver;
- remove before MRI, ECG, EEG.
Bandage after surgery
Postoperative dressing "Silcofix" disposable is produced on the basis of non-woven material. Sufficient length allows you to fix it on large areas or rounded skin after surgery. The bandage is soft and flexible, which has a positive effect onsecure fixation.
The surface of the wound under the dressing breathes, but does not dry out, which does not lead to the formation of thick scarring. On the fabric surface are viscose pads to absorb discharge from wounds. Used to care for minor wounds and injuries.
Small cotton eye patches are also used after surgery. They are equipped with pads filled with dressing cotton. Sterile pads are soft, well absorb eye discharge in the postoperative period. Bandages are attached with bands of plaster.
Application
Important! Before purchasing the Silcofix bandage, you need to consult your doctor.
Using a bandage does not require special knowledge:
- Before applying the product, the wound is washed with a solution for injection (sodium chloride aqueous solution).
- The skin around the wound should be wiped dry and the wound dried.
- The paper cover is carefully removed from the sterile dressing. The dressing is applied evenly, without wrinkles on the material.
- Fix the dressing carefully. It is necessary to change the dressing material, taking into account the condition of the wound cover.
Darkening of the cover of the material indicates the need for replacement.
