How do you use Melolin dressing pads?

How do you use Melolin dressing pads?

  1. Wash your hands before and after dealing with your wound.
  2. Peel open the packaging and place the shiny side of the MELOLIN dressing on the wound (can be secured in place with tape or bandage, such as OPSITE™ FLEXIGRID™).
  3. Change daily, or more frequently if required (according to the condition of your wound).

What are Melolin pads?

A low-adherent, absorbent dressings used on a variety of light to moderately exuding wounds. A low-adherent absorbent dressing used for the management of a wide variety of light to moderately exuding wounds including clean sutured wounds, abrasions, lacerations and minor burns.

Which side of Melolin goes on wound?

Melolin can be cut to shape and held in place with a bandage or tape. Place the shiny side on the wound and change daily.

How long should you keep a wound covered?

A handful of studies have found that when wounds are kept moist and covered, blood vessels regenerate faster and the number of cells that cause inflammation drop more rapidly than they do in wounds allowed to air out. It is best to keep a wound moist and covered for at least five days.

Is Melolin waterproof?

Opsite Post-Op is a waterproof film with a low-adherent Melolin like pad that is absorbent and bacteria-proof.

What is non-stick bandage?

These BAND-AID® Brand HURT-FREE® Non-stick Pads are proven in a clinical study not to stick to wounds. Additionally, they instantly absorb fluid and pull it away from wounds. These highly-absorbent bandage pads, from the number-one doctor recommended first aid brand, are ideal for minor wounds.

How many Smith and nephew melolin dressing pads are there?

BootsProduct DetailsSmith & Nephew Melolin Cushioned Dressing Pads – 5 dressings (10x10cm)Medically provenUse on cuts, grazes, minor burns and stitches Low adherent pad minimises pain upon removal. Highly absorbent and lets skin breathe.

When to use a melolin absorbent wound dressing?

MELOLIN Absorbent Dressings are suitable for a variety of wounds that have a light to moderate amount of wound fluid (otherwise known as exudate), and are an alternative option to gauze. 1 Absorbs excess fluid away from the wound 2 Cushions and protects 3 Can be cut to size More

How often should I Change my melolin dressing?

Peel open the packaging and place the shiny side of the MELOLIN dressing on the wound (can be secured in place with tape or bandage, such as OPSITE™ FLEXIGRID™). Change daily, or more frequently if required (according to the condition of your wound).