• Where required, wound cleansing should be performed according to local clinical protocol using sterile water only.

• Choose a dressing that is larger than the wound.

• Remove the ACTICOAT^◊ Moisture Control dressing from the pack using an aseptic technique.

• Cut to shape as necessary for awkward areas.

• The dressing should not be moistened prior to use as it is indicated for use on exuding wounds.
  

• Place the silver layer in intimate contact with the wound bed, ensuring the entire surface is covered.

• Secure with an appropriate secondary retention dresssing.

• ACTICOAT^◊ Moisture Control may be used under compression bandages.  Cut the dressing to the size of the wound, check regularly and change it.
• The dressing may be left in place up to 7 days, but will require earlier changing if a strikethrough of exudate occurs.
• The dressing may adhere if used on lightly exuding wounds.  If the dressing is not easily removed, moisten or soak to assist removal and avoid disruption of the wound.

Note: ACTICOAT^◊ Moisture Control may cause transient discoloration of the surrounding skin.