Sheets of Aquacel Ag may be applied to exuding lesionsincluding leg ulcers, superficial pressure ulcers, partial-thickness burns, andmost other granulating wounds, but for deeper cavity wounds and sinuses theribbon packing is generally preferred. The dressing is easy to remove withoutcausing pain or trauma, and leaves minimal residue on the surface of the wound.An Aquacel dressing, chosen to be slightly larger than the area of the wound,is placed in intimate contact with the wound base and covered with a sterilesecondary dressing held in place with surgical tape or a bandage asappropriate.