MediPlus Comfort Silicone Adhesive Dressing Features
- MediPlus Comfort Foam Silicone Adhesive Wound Dressing has ability to absorb fluid at more than five times the dressing weight
- Reduces risk of excess fluid at the wound site, excess wound fluid is absorbed into the foam layer to minimize the risk of maceration
- Provides excellent absorption capacity for up to seven days for low to medium exuding wounds or changed as needed or specified by clinical practice
- Holds gently to dry skin surfaces to help prevent trauma and pain upon removal
- Product is easy to apply, removed in one piece and is designed in sizes and shapes appropriate for target wound types
- Provides a convenient, efficient, cost effective solution for wound management
- Waterproof, conformable and comfortable
What to buy with MediPlus Comfort Foam Silicone Dressing
- Hollister Restore Wound Cleanser
- Hybrid Vinyl-Based Exam Gloves
- MPM Antiseptic Wound And Skin Cleanser
Instruction for use of MediPlus Foam Silicone Dressing
- Select an appropriate size dressing. Cleanse the wound.
- Prepare, clean and dry the skin around the wound to ensure proper adherence of the soft silicone
- Allow the dressing to overlap dry skin by 12 cm. Peel back the release papers and anchor the dressing over the wound.
- To seal the dressing, smooth the dressing into place, ensuring that the edges of the dressing are not wrinkled
- The dressings should be inspected per facility protocol.
- Dressings can be left in place until exudate can be seen through the outer waterproof film layer and approaches 3/4-inch from the edge of the dressing.
- During the early stages of moist wound healing, the wound size may initially increase and is the normal process supporting debridement.
- To remove, lift one corner of the dressing and lift it gently away from the wound.
Precautions
- For external use only
- Not intended to provide treatment for infected wounds
- Not suitable for use on cavity wounds, but may be used over cavity wounds as a secondary dressing
Indications
- Exudates absorption and the management of partial to full thickness wounds
- Ulcers (e.g., venous, arterial, diabetic)
- Surgical incision
- Pressure sores
- Surgical excisions
- Donor sites
- Burns (first and second degree)
