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AMD PHMB Packing Strips - 0.63cm x 0.91.4m (1/4 inch) 10/Box

AMD PHMB Packing Strips - 0.63cm x 0.91.4m (1/4 inch) 10/Box

Type of Product: Antimicrobial gauze dressings impregnated with 0.2% PHMB; ionically attracts bacteria into the dressing. 

Use: For wounds with signs and symptoms of local wound infection. May be used prophylactically to prevent infection in clients at high risk for developing a wound infection. 

Frequency of Dressing Change: 

Change at least every 3 days (as the PHMB remains effective), depending upon the amount of exudate.

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Note: To apply, cut to size of wound ensuring to leave a tail outside of wound. Apply dry, if wound bed is dry moisten the packing with normal saline. 

Caution:

If using a hypochlorous wound cleanser, wound must be rinsed with normal saline before applying AMD packing strip. 

Do not use with Dakin’s Solution or bleach solutions as these solutions will deactivate Polyhexamethylene Biquanide (PHMB).

Do not use with ointments, creams, powders, sprays, or petrolatum-based dressings

 


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