Duoderm Extra Thin 10cm x 10cm Hydrocolloid Dressing Pressure Wounds

Duoderm Extra Thin 10cm x 10cm Hydrocolloid Dressing Pressure Wounds Description

Duoderm Extra Thin 10cm x 10cm Hydrocolloid Dressing (s) Pressure Wounds

• Duoderm Extra Thin Wound Dressings Duoderm Extra Thin dressing is a hydrocolloid dressing indicated for the management of lightly exuding wounds. 
  
  
• It combines a unique ConvaTec hydrocolloid formulation that distinguishes it from other hydrocolloid dressings and a vapour-permeable outer film to provide an occlusive moist environment.
  
  
  Ease of Application:
   
  - The translucent backing enhances dressing placement and initial monitoring of the wound.
  
  - The dressings are easy to use, mold and can be cut to shape to dress awkward areas.
  
  
  - Wash your hands, cleanse and rinse the wound and then dry the surrounding skin.
  
  
  - Measure the wound to select the appropriate dressing size, allowing a 3.0cm (1½ -inch) overlap on intact skin around the whole wound.
  
  
  - Warm the dressing between your hands.
  
  
  - Remove the top white release paper, being careful to minimize finger contact with the adhesive surface.
  
  
  - Hold the adhesive side of the dressing over the wound.
  
  
  - Align the dressing with the center of the wound.
  
  
  - Gently apply the center part of the dressing.
  
  
  - Remove the bottom white release paper while rolling the dressing in place - but don't stretch it.
  
  
  - Repeat the above procedure on the other side and remove the clear release paper 
  
  
  - Gently mold the dressing into place for 30-60 seconds.
  
  
  - Gently lift one corner of the dressing.
  
  
  - Roll it away from the wound while holding the skin away.
  
  
  - Gently lift the other corners and pull upwards until the dressing completely peels off.
  
  
  - The use of DuoDerm Extra Thin neither guarantees nor warranties against HIV transmission.