Can Silverlon® Wound Contact Dressings be placed on chemical burns such as cement burns?
The Silverlon® Wound Contact Dressing can be placed on wounds caused by chemical burns from cement and concrete. The Silverlon® is moistened with sterile water or saline and placed in direct contact with the chemically burned tissue. Daily dressing changes are recommended for the first four to five days.
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