Application:

• Follow standard protocol to cleanse wound; do not use oil-based cleansing agents.

For heavily exudative wounds:

• Remove the ACTICOAT^◊ 7 dressing from the package and cut to size.
• Apply the dry ACTICOAT^◊ 7 dressing to the wound, either side down, as the exudate will be sufficient to activate the dressing.
• Cover the ACTICOAT^◊ 7 dressing with an absorbent secondary dressing.
• Complete the dressing with appropriate gauze wrappings if necessary.

For all other wounds:

• Remove the ACTICOAT^◊ dressing from package and cut to shape.
• Moisten the dressing with sterile water (do not use saline).
• Allow the dressing to drain on an absorbent surface in a sterile field for at least 2 minutes.
• Apply the ACTICOAT^◊ 7 dressing to the wound surface, either side down.
• Cover the dressing with a moist absorbent secondary dressing which may be prepared by saturating gauze with sterile water and wringing out the excess water.
• Complete the dressing with appropriate gauze wrappings if necessary.
• If the dressing dries and adheres to the wound, moisten or soak the dressing prior to removal.
• Avoid forceful removal of the dressing and disruption of the healing wound.