Duoderm Hydrocolloid Adhesive Foam Dressing

Instructions

1.Clean the wound and the surrounding skinwith normal saline;

2.Chose suitable dressing according to the wound size, and the dressing should exceed the wound edge about 1.5-2cm;

3.After the wound and surrounding skin become dry, peel off the release paper and stick the dressings on the wound, then smooth the dressing tenderly;

4.Replacement time is based on the amount of wound exudate, generally, replace it 2 to 3 days later and no more than 7 days.

5.When hydrocolloid dressing absorb exudation to the saturation point, it will be expanded into ivory from light yellow and form a gel, which is a normal situation rather than  the wound fester, indicating it should be replaced in time to avoid the skin impregnated

6.Replace it if there is any leakage of exudation.

Cautions:

      1.Can’t be used to the infected wounds.

      2.It is’t suitable for wounds with great exudation.

      3.There maybe some smell from the dressing sometimes, and it will disappear  when after cleaning the

       wound with normal saline.