Features
- Smith & Nephew Replicare Hydrocolloid Wound Dressing has cohesive properties which keep the wound free of dressing residue
- Bevelled edges help keep the dressing from sticking to clothing or bed linens, reducing the risk of leakage
- One-handed application system will not stick to gloves
- It has a film exterior that is waterproof
- Aids in prevention of bacterial contamination
- Top film can be wiped clean easily
More Information
- Indications
Replicare is indicated for:
Exudate absorption and the management of partial to full thickness wounds
Some typical wounds are:
– Ulcers (venous, arterial, diabetic)
– Pressure sores
– Donor sites
– Surgical incisions
– Surgical excisions
– Burns (first and second degree)
– Creation and maintenance of a moist wound environment
– Moist wound environments have been established as optimal environments for the management of wounds
– Provides physical separation between the wound and external environments to assist in preventing bacterial contamination of the wound - Precautions
Rplicare is not indicated for the management of third degree (full thickness) burns
