Note From MetroMedicalOnline's Customer Service Department:It is important to always contact your physician or wound specialist before starting any wound care therapy.
Additional Information as Provided by the Manufacturer
Mesalt® supports the cleansing of moderately to heavily discharging wounds including infected wounds
- absorbs exudate, bacteria and necrotic material
- effectively supports the cleansing of the wounds
- easy application
Areas of use
Mesalt is intended for the management of heavily discharging and discharging infected wounds in the inflammatory phase and deep cavity wounds such as pressure ulcers and surgical wounds.
- Heavily draining and discharging infected wounds in the inflammatory phase
- Deep cavity wounds
- Pressure ulcers
- Surgical wounds
How Mesalt works
The discharge from the wound releases the sodium chloride from the dressing. Mesalt effectively stimulates the cleansing of wounds in the inflammatory phase by absorbing exudate, bacteria and necrotic material from the wound, thereby facilitating the natural wound healing process.
Change rate: B.I.D. to daily; more often if necessary
Cover with Alldress, Mepilex Border, Mepilex Border Lite.
Design
Mesalt is made of an absorbent, viscose/polyester nonwoven impregnated with sodium chloride.
Precautions:
Mesalt is not to be used on low exuding or dry wounds.
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While we cannot administer medical advice, our Customer Service Team members are available to assist you with the ordering of Mepilex Ag or other medical supplies. Our toll-free number is 1-866-774-9513 Monday through Friday, 9:00 am to 5:00 pm CST (7:00 am to 3:00 pm PST / 10:00 am to 6:00 pm EST). If you prefer to correspond by email, our address is CustomerService@MetroMedicalOnline.com.
Mesalt® is available in four sizes sizes: 4"x4", 6"x6", 8"x8", and 3/4" x 39" ribbon. A secondary dressing is necessary to cover the gauze. Molnlycke suggests either their Alldress or Mepilex Border adherent dressings.
MetroMedicalOnline offers high quality Pacifica Exam Gloves to be worn while cleaning the wound and changing dressings. After consulting your physician, products such as Blairex Sterile Wound Wash Saline or Sea-Clens are good options for wound cleansing. Many of our customers have reported excellent results using Puracyn OTC (formerly named Microcyn OTC). Puracyn OTC is an innovative new approach to wound care promoting faster healing time. It is a non-irritating, pH-balanced wound cleanser for minor cuts, burns, irritations, and superficial abrasions of the skin.
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