Gently "scoop out" sheets
from the holding basin with gloved hands and place directly
onto the wound bed (Silicone Side Up)
Do not try to move or "float"
sheets like a STSG. Instead, lift sheets up and reposition
These are two basic application
techniques:
(1) Place sheets on excised wound bed,
staple parallel to inside edge of wound bed and trim
excess; or
(2) Place sheet
on excised wound bed, trim sheet to fit site, and
staple perpendicular to seam
(this allows staples to be placed across
seams)
Note: For Patients
that are prone to keloid formation, it is recommended
to place staples parallel to seams approximating healthy
tissue
Cut sheets to avoid gaps and overlaps
Place seam lines along Langers Lines
to reduce risk of contracture
In a staged procedure, do not place
INTEGRA® Template in contact with un-excised necrotic
tissue, rather maintain a safety margin between the
excised wound bed and any non-excised necrotic tissue
Make sure INTEGRA® Template
lays flat with no wrinkles or bubbles
