WOUND FREE Sterile Bordered Gauze Adhesive Island Dressings

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Sterile Bordered Gauze Adhesive Island Dressings

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WOUND FREE

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Private Label Manufacturing Partners

Adhesive island dressings are used to cover and protect wounds, particularly those that are superficial or have minimal exudate. These dressings consist of a non-adherent pad surrounded by an adhesive border that adheres to the surrounding skin. Here are the steps to use adhesive island dressings properly:

1. Clean the wound and the surrounding skin using sterile saline or water.

2. Choose an adhesive island dressing appropriate for the size and shape of the wound. Peel off the backing from the dressing, being careful not to touch the adhesive side.

3. Center the non-adherent pad over the wound, ensuring that it covers the entire wound.

4. Smooth out the edges of the dressing and ensure that there are no wrinkles or bubbles. Gently press the adhesive border to adhere it to the surrounding skin.

5. If necessary, secure the dressing in place with an appropriate adhesive tape or bandage.

6. Monitor the wound and the dressing frequently, following the instructions provided by the manufacturer.

7. Change the dressing as often as necessary, depending on the amount of fluid exuding from the wound and the instructions provided by the manufacturer.

8. To remove the dressing, gently lift one corner of the dressing and slowly peel it off the skin, pulling it back on itself. If the dressing adheres to the skin, use a sterile saline solution to loosen it.

Using adhesive island dressings properly can help protect the wound and facilitate healing. It is important to ensure that the wound is clean and dry before applying the dressing to prevent infection. Additionally, it is important to monitor the wound and the dressing frequently to ensure that the wound is healing properly and that the dressing is providing the desired level of protection.