Description

Mesalt consists of a soft non-woven material (viscose/polyester) impregnated with sodium chloride. Mesalt facilitates the cleansing of exuding, sloughy or infected wounds.

Directions

If necessary, clean the wound area and debride of any excessive necrotic tissue or eschar. Dry the surrounding skin but do not dry the surface of the wound. Where clinically indicated, a water-resistant cream or ointment can be used on the surrounding skin. Choose the appropriate Mesalt dressing size which will cover a shallow wound or loosely pack a deep wound. Do not allow the Mesalt to overlap the edges of the wound. Depending on the level of exudates, cover with an appropriate secondary dressing. Where clinically indicated, compression therapy may be used in conjunction with Mesalt.

Advice

Mesalt should not be used on patients with a kown allergy to the dressing or its components. Mesalt should not be used on dry wounds with low levels of exudate. Mesalt should not be allowed to come into direct contact with exposed bone or tendon. Infected wounds should be evaluated on a regular basis and treated appropriately. Sterility is guaranteed if inner package is intact. Do not resterilize.