Edge-Pressed Hydrocolloid Dressings |
Instructions
1.Clean the wound and the skin surrounding with normal saline;
2.Chose suitable dressing according to the wound size, and the dressing should exceed the wound edge about 1-2cm;
3.After the wound and surrounding skin become dry, peel off the release paper and stick the dressings on the wound, then smooth the dressing tenderly;
4.Replacement time is based on the amount of wound exudate, generally, replace it 2 to 3 days later and no more than 7 days;
5.When hydrocolloid dressing absorb exudation to the saturation point, it will be expanded into ivory from light yellow and form a gel, which is a normal phenomenon indicating it should be replaced in time and to avoid the skin impregnated;
6.Replace it if there is any leakage of exudation.。
Cautions: 1.Can’t be used to the infected wounds; 2.Not suitable for wounds with great exudation. 3.There maybe some smell from the dressings , and it will disappear after cleaning the wound with normal saline. |
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