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iM3 Airgid Haemostatic Gelatin Collagen
Sponges with Silver (20 pieces of 10 x 10 x 10 mm)
Airgid is a gelatin sponge containing colloidal silver that can be
used to prevent wound infection and post-extraction bleeding.
Unlike pure gelatin sponges, the presence of silver helps to provide
antibacterial activity during the entire absorption time.
CO N S U M A B L E S
Prompt surgical haemostasis
Coagulum support
Broad antibacterial effect
Complete resorption
AIR10
10mm x 10mm x 10mm
(1000 mm3)
AIR20
20mm x 20mm x 20mm
(8000 mm3)
INDICATION
Haemostatic Gelatin Collagen Sponges with Silver.
Benefits
Prompt achievement and maintenance of surgical haemostasis is
essential for successful wound healing.
Normal healing is initiated by the formation of a coagulum that
closes the wound. If the coagulum is not formed or if it is destroyed
or lost, healing is disturbed.
Using Airgid promotes the formation of and reduces the risk to the
blood coagulum so that productive healing can begin.
Extraction site in an equine patient
How it works
Airgid works to prevent wound infection as well as control primary,
reactionary and secondary post-extraction bleeding.
When applied, an Airgid sponge can absorb more than its own
weight in blood, reducing the ‘dead space’ of the wound and
stabilising the blood coagulum. This is the first step in gaining
haemostasis. Primary haemorrhage is arrested as the Airgid fits
snuggly into the cavity.
Reactionary haemorrhage is deterred as the close-fitting Airgid
prevents gaps and secondary cavities from forming when the blood
coagulum contracts.
Argid helps to prevent secondary haemorrhage which is usually
caused by infection and can occur up to fourteen days post-surgery.
The silver ions of the colloidal silver, which is bound to the gelatin
sponge, are activated and as they are highly responsive to the moist
environment, they readily reduce the presence of bacteria at the
site. As the sponge is resorbed, the silver continues to be released
extending the antibacterial effect, preventing infection and further
promoting healing. Local delivery of the silver directly at the intended
site of action means less systemic circulation and reduced risk of
systemic side-effects.
Extraction site of tooth 209
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How to use Airgid
Once the tooth has been extracted and the site has filled with
blood, dry Airgid is applied into the wound. Airgid can be cut to size
to fit snuggly but should not be compressed.
The sponge will fill with blood and at once works to encourage the
formation of blood coagulum and stop bleeding. There is no need
for further irrigation as the placement of Airgid stands as treatment
of the alveolus. If required, the wound can now be sutured with
Airgid in place. Keep lid tightly closed for longer shelf life.
Extraction site filled with Airgid
before suture closure
