Acti-Wrap Latex-Free is a comfortable retention bandage, it is cohesive so sticks to itself but not skin or clothing. No pins or tape required
ActiWrap is a unique, cohesive bandage, easily applied by nurses, patients or carers. Ideal for keeping dressings in situ in difficult areas, such as heels and elbows. It does not slip and is suitable for active patients and children.
Extremely versatile - a cost-effective method of keeping dressings in situ and supporting intravenous cannula.
Key benefits:
- Very easy to apply
- Pins and tape not required, potentially reducing nursing time and re-dressing costs.
- It can be repositioned or re-applied.
- Can be cut without fraying
- Reduces the risk of constriction from slippage
Indications for use:
- ActiWrap® Latex-Free is a cost-effective, aesthetically pleasing bandage and is a simple method of effectively retaining dressings in-situ
- Easy to apply, soft, conformable and comfortable for the patient
- Cohesive, requiring no pins or tapes and potentially reducing nursing time and re-dressing costs
- Reduces the risk of constriction from slippage, sometimes associated with displaced, non-cohesive retention bandages
- Retains shape so that it can be repositioned or reapplied
Precautions:
- Apply ActiWrap® Latex-Free to the limb in a relaxed state as ActiWrap® is not suitable for use as a compression bandage.