Barrier dressing.Smith & Nephew has introduced its newest antimicrobial antimicrobial /an·ti·mi·cro·bi·al/ (-mi-kro´be-al) 1. killing microorganisms or suppressing their multiplication or growth. 2. an agent with such effects. barrier dressing, ACTICOAT[TM] Moisture Control, which complements the company's existing ACTICOAT line. It delivers antibacterial antibacterial /an·ti·bac·te·ri·al/ (-bak-ter´e-al) destroying or suppressing growth or reproduction of bacteria; also, an agent that does this. an·ti·bac·te·ri·al adj. protection in a highly absorbent absorbent /ab·sor·bent/ (-sor´bent) 1. able to take in, or suck up and incorporate. 2. a tissue structure involved in absorption. 3. a substance that absorbs or promotes absorption. , easy-to-use dressing. [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] CIRCLE 99 ON READER SERVICE CARD |
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