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Do not use AQUACEL® Foam Pro dressings with oxidizing agents such as hydrogen peroxide or hypochlorite solutions. The use of AQUACEL® Foam Pro dressing has not been studied in wounds due to herpes simplex or impetigo. The use of AQUACEL® Foam Dressing adhesive and non-adhesive has not been studied in wounds due to herpes simplex or impetigo.
Walker M, Hobot JA, Newman GR, Bowler PG. Scanning electron microscopic examination of bacterial immobalisation in a carboxymethylcellulose (AQUACEL ®) and alginate dressings. Biomaterials.2003;24(5):883-890. Waring MJ, Parsons D, Physico-chemical characterisation of carboxymethylated spun cellulose fibres. Biomaterials. 2001;22(9):903-912.at risk of infection or show signs of infection, or where biofilm is suspected to be present, and in
Should you observe irritation (reddening, inflammation), maceration (whitening of skin) or hypergranulation (excess tissue formation), consult a health care professional. Waring MJ, Parsons D. Physico‐chemical characterisation of carboxymethylated spun cellulose fibres. Biomaterials. 2001;22(9):903‐912. Choose a dressing size and shape to ensure that the central absorbent pad (area within the adhesive window), is 1cm larger than the wound area. Treatment of the wound types listed above should only be under the supervision of a health care professional.Should you observe irritation (reddening, inflammation), maceration (whitening of the skin) or hypergranulation (excess tissue formation), consult a health care professional.