Atrauman Silicone 5 cm x 7 cm non absorbent dressings that are soft and have a permeable wound contact layer made of a polyethylene teraphthalate (PET) mesh material coated on both sides with a silicone gel which can be used as a protective layer on non exuding wounds and on sites with sensitive skin.

• Atrauman Silicone dressing is thin and drapable and enables good contact with the wound bed.
• Can be cut to size.
• Adheres to dry surfaces.
• Non absorbent so through the mesh structure the passage of wound exudate into an absorbent secondary dressing.
• Please be aware that the quantity of exudate can also have an influence the frequency of dressing changes and, accordingly the risk of maceration.

Mode of application:

• Before applying the dressing for the first time, and after each dressing change, the wound must be thoroughly cleansed in accordance with the physicians instructions.
• Dry the skin around the wound.
• Select the dressing size which will cover the wound cut the dressing accordingly.
• If you have to use more than one piece, ensure that the pores are exposed where the pieces of atruaman silicone dressings overlap.
• Remove Atruaman Silicone with both covering films from the peel package.
• Firmly hold the longer of the two covering films while pulling off the other one.
• Place the wound dressing onto the wound and smooth it out, then remove the remaining covering film.
• To absorb wound exudate affix a sterile absorbent wound dressing such as Zetuvit Plus over the silicone dressing.
• Depending on the condition of the wound Atruaman Silicone can be left on the wound for up to 7 days if medically required. However after a maximum of 3 days you should check the wound for ingrowth of tissue , this particularly important if organs or other sensitive structures are exposed directly under the silicone wound contact layer dressing.

Contraindication:
Do not use Atruaman Silicone on patients who may be allergic to any of it's ingredients.

Product disposal:
To minimise the risk of potential infection hazards or environmental pollution, disposable components of this dressings should follow disposal procedures according to applicable and local laws, rules and regulations and infection prevention standards.