Mepilex® Border Heel dressing is the only five-layer foam heel dressing with proprietary Deep Defense Technology® – proven to prevent pressure injuries when used in conjunction with other standard prevention protocols.
This all-in-one dressing design also creates an optimal healing environment for managing moderate- to high-exuding wounds on the heel. It effectively absorbs and retains exudate and it balances moisture properly avoiding the risk of maceration.
This recently-launched enhanced design includes new handling tabs and thicker borders, allowing easier application and patient checking. The heel shape has been refined for good coverage of the high-risk heel area and the malleoli.
The enhanced design still includes Safetac® – the original less-pain contact layer with silicone adhesion. So the dressing moulds softly to skin without sticking to the moist wound – you can remove it easily without damaging the skin. That means less pain for your patients.
- Proven to prevent pressure injuries – when used with other standard prevention protocols
- Proprietary Deep Defense Technology protects against the extrinsic forces - pressure, shear and friction; and manages micro-climate, the key factors responsible for pressure injuries
- Mepilex Border with Safetac technology minimises pain during dressing changes
- Excellent fluid-handling capacity and retention
- Reduces risk of maceration
Mepilex® Border Heel is specifically designed to fit the heel. The five-layer absorbent foam structure effectively manages exudate and the wound environment. So you can use it in the treatment of exuding wounds such as pressure injuries, diabetic foot ulcers, heel ulcers, traumatic wounds, and other secondary healing wounds.
Directions
- After the skin/wound is prepared, dry the area thoroughly. Then remove the central backing and slide the dressing under the heel to the desired location.
- Apply the adherent part of the dressing marked ‘A’ to the posterior heel/ Achilles tendon areas, positioning the narrowest part of the dressing at the base of the heel. Do not stretch.
- Remove the backing from one of the area ‘A’ flaps (ankle flaps). Apply and smooth. Repeat with the other side. Do not stretch.
- Gently apply the adherent part of the dressing marked ‘B’ under the plantar surface of the foot. Do not stretch.
- Remove the backing from one of the area ‘B’ flaps (flaps with tabs). Apply and smooth border. Repeat with the other side. Do not stretch.
- Press and smooth the dressing to ensure the entire dressing is in contact with the skin.
