Features of Smith Wound Dressing
- Smith & Nephew Exu-Dry Pads And Sheets Anti Shear Wound Dressing consists of the following layers:
– Outer layer: High density polyethylene
– Inner layers: Highly absorbent rayon/cellulose blend
– Anti shear layer: High density polyethylene
– Wound contact layer: High density polyethylene - Unique one-piece wound dressing designed to save nursing time and lower total dressing costs
- Replaces non-adherent dressings, gauze and abdominal pads
- One-piece, multi-layer sealed construction eliminates frayed edges, loose threads and linting
- Minimizes disruption to new granulation tissue thereby supporting the healing process
- Highly absorbent, helps reduce the risk of maceration and irritation to the wound and surrounding tissue
- Wicks away drainage from the wound into the entire dressing, reducing the frequency of dressing changes
- Non-occlusive, soft and pliable
- Available in a wide range of sizes and shapes to accommodate virtually any wound or body contour
- Permeable and non-occlusive, it can be used as a wet or dry dressing on clean or contaminated wounds
- Compatible with most topical agents, liquids and creams
- Indications:
Indicated for exudate absorption and the management of partial to full-thickness wounds. Some typical wounds are:
– Ulcers (venous, arterial, diabetic)
– Pressure sores
– Donor sites
– Surgical incisions
– Surgical excisions Burns (1st and 2nd degree)
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- Precautions:
– During the body;s normal healing process, unnecessary material is removed from the wound which will make the wound appear larger after the first few dressing changes
– If the wound continues to get larger after the first few dressing changes, consult an appropriate healthcare professional
– Should any signs of irritation (redness, swelling, increased burning sensation), maceration (over-hydration of the skin), hyper-granulation (excess tissue) or sensitivity (allergic reactions) appear, discontinue use and consult an appropriate healthcare professional
