Mepilex Border Sacrum 5 Layer Dressing 22x25cm

Advanced Sacral Dressing for Pressure Injury Prevention and Management

Mepilex® Border Sacrum is a five-layer foam dressing uniquely designed for the prevention and management of sacral pressure injuries. It incorporates proprietary Deep Defense Technology® and Safetac® technology, offering a comprehensive solution for high-risk patients.

Key Benefits & Features:

• Deep Defense Technology®: This innovative technology provides strength in the patient sliding direction and flexibility in the lateral direction, effectively protecting against pressure, shear, and friction forces that contribute to pressure injuries.

• Safetac® Technology: The soft silicone adhesive layer seals the wound edges, preventing exudate leakage onto the surrounding skin and minimizing the risk of maceration. It also allows for painless dressing changes without damaging the wound or surrounding skin.

• Enhanced Design: The dressing features new handling tabs and thicker borders, facilitating easier application and patient monitoring.

Clinical Benefits

• Proven Efficacy: Clinical studies have demonstrated that Mepilex® Border Sacrum can reduce the incidence of pressure injuries by up to 88% when used as part of a comprehensive prevention protocol.

• Optimal Healing Environment: The dressing effectively absorbs and retains exudate, maintaining a moist wound environment that supports healing and reduces the risk of maceration.

• Versatility: Suitable for managing moderate to high-exuding sacral wounds, including pressure ulcers and surgical excisions of pilonidal cysts.

Indications for Use

Mepilex® Border Sacrum is indicated for:

• Prevention of pressure injuries in high-risk patients.

• Management of moderate to high-exuding sacral wounds.

• Use in conjunction with standard prevention protocols in various clinical settings.

When to use Mepilex Border Sacrum

Treatment

Use Mepilex Border Sacrum for medium-to-high exuding sacral wounds, such as pressure injuries or surgical excision of pilonidal cysts. The dressing maintains a moist wound environment, which supports debridement, so you might see an initial increase in the wound size. This is normal and to be expected.

Pressure injury prevention

A recent randomised controlled trial in the USA revealed a statistically significant effect of Mepilex Border Sacrum in reducing the incidence of hospital acquired pressure injuries – by 88% You can apply the dressing prophylactically for at risk patients, such as the immobile, those with poor skin perfusion and impaired skin condition, in emergency rooms, in intensive care, or before and during long surgical interventions. Scientific studies have demonstrated that Mepilex Border Sacrum has the ability to impact on four extrinsic factors that can contribute to developing pressure injuries: by minimising and redistributing shear, redistributing pressure, reducing friction, and maintaining an optimal microclimate.

Note: the use of dressings as part of a prophylactic therapy does not preclude the need to continue to develop and follow a comprehensive pressure injury prevention protocol.