Features of Mepilex Lite Foam Dressing
- Thin and Low Profile: The dressing is designed to be thin and low profile, which allows for a discreet and comfortable fit. It can easily conform to the contours of the body and be worn under clothing without causing bulkiness
- Gentle and Soft: Made from a soft and gentle foam material that is non-irritating to the skin. It provides a comfortable and cushioned experience for the patient, reducing the risk of discomfort or pain during wear
- Absorbent and Moisture-Regulating: The dressing has excellent absorbent properties, efficiently absorbing and retaining exudate (fluid from the wound). It helps maintain a moist wound environment, promoting optimal healing conditions and preventing wound drying
- Safetac Technology: The Safetac adhesive technology used in this dressing ensures secure fixation to the skin without causing trauma or pain during dressing changes. It adheres gently to the surrounding skin, minimizing the risk of skin damage and reducing the need for additional secondary dressings
- Minimizes Maceration: The breathable design of the dressing allows for moisture vapor to escape while preventing excessive moisture build-up. This helps to minimize the risk of maceration (softening of the skin) and maintain a healthy wound-healing environment
- Bacterial Barrier: The outer film layer of the dressing acts as a bacterial barrier, preventing bacteria and other contaminants from entering the wound. This helps reduce the risk of infection and supports a sterile environment for healing
When to use this dressing?
- Non-to-low exuding wounds
- Leg and foot ulcers
- Pressure Ulcers
- Diabetic wounds
- Traumatic wounds like skin tears and secondary healing wounds
- Radiation skin reactions
- Partial thickness burns
- Epidermolysis Bullosa
- Peristomal irritation
- Protection of compromised or fragile skin
- For use under compression and in conjunction with hydrogels
- Red granulated wound
- Low exudation
- Painful wound
- Superficial wound
- Fragile skin
- Burn
- Radiotherapy-induced skin reaction
- Epidermolysis bullosa
- Non-bordered foam dressings
- Absorbent dressings
Mepilex Lite Safetac Technology
The soft silicone of Safetac technology easily conforms to the uneven skin surface, while other adhesives stick only to the top of the skin surface. This minimizes pain to patients and trauma to wounds. It seals the wound margins to prevent the exudate leakage onto the surrounding skin, thereby minimizing the risk of maceration. Mepilex Lite with Safetac technology also ensures atraumatic dressing changes.
