Use a 20-30 mL syringe with a large bore non bevelled needle filled with 0.9% sodium chloride to slowly irrigate the wound Indications: Duoderm is incated for minor burns, abrasions, lacerations, post-operative wounds, stage 1-2 pressure ulcers and lightly exuding leg ulcers. Moisturising creams such as vitamin E, aloe vera and sorbelene can be used to soften scar and make massage easier The porous structure of the nonwoven fabric ensures air and water vapour permeability. The fabric is flexible, conforms well to body contours, and allows body movements when in place. The fabric is non-absorbent and provides a barrier for blood and fluid strikethrough. Initial decontamination of the wound with irrigation is of utmost importance and should be performed prior to dressing

The Sydney Children’s Hospitals Network. Wound assessment and management: Practice Guideline. https://www.schn.health.nsw.gov.au/_policies/pdf/2014-9040.pdf (viewed 10 May 2022). Dressing needs washing with soap and water, pat-dried twice daily. Requires application of oil prior to removal, ideally soaked in oil and wrapped in cling film overnight If you’re looking for a versatile and reliable dressing retention sheet, then look no further than Mefix Dressing Retention Sheet! This product can be used in a variety of situations that require the fixation of bandages, cannulas, needles, drains, catheters or any other medical device.

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Perth Children’s Hospital. Wound care. https://pch.health.wa.gov.au/For-health-professionals/Emergency-Department-Guidelines/Wound-care (viewed 10 May 2022).

Jones, V et al. Wound dressings. British Medical Journal (Clinical research ed). 2006. 332(7544), p777–780. https://doi.org/10.1136/bmj.332.7544.777.Allows inspection. Self-adhesive. Some moisture evaporation. Reduces pain. Barrier to external contamination Do not absorb exudate or maintain moisture. Requires secondary dressing. May induce allergy or delay healing when impregnated Armstrong, D et al. Basic Principles of Wound Management. Up To Date.2020. [updated 12/07/2020] (viewed 10 May 2022). Provide education regarding wound healing, monitoring for signs of infection and scar minimisation strategies, including: DuoDERM Extra Thin dressing is a hydrocolloid dressing indicated for the management of lightly exuding wounds. It combines a unique ConvaTec hydrocolloid formulation that distinguishes it from other hydrocolloid dressings and a vapour permeable outer film to provide an occlusive moist environment.