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Tegaderm + Pad Single Dressing 5 cm x 7 cm

Product code: 3126083
£0.45
(incl VAT)
Tegaderm + Pad Dressings create a transparent, sterile, barrier that is impervious to liquids, bacteria, and viruses, providing an effective barrier to external contaminants. For use on cuts burns and abrasions.
The adhesive is gentle to the skin. Tegaderm +Pad Dressings offer a transparent, waterproof film that serves as a barrier. The dressings are breathable letting oxygen in and moisture vapour out, allowing the skin to function normally.
  • Latex-free.
  • Uses a hypoallergenic adhesive.
  • Easy to apply.
  • Conforms to body contours.
Directions of use:
  1. Stop any bleeding at the site before applying the dressing.
  2. Make sure the skin is dry and free of soap and lotion residue. To prevent skin irritation and ensure good adhesion.
  3. Open the package and remove sterile dressing. Peel the paper liner from the paper-framed dressing, exposing the adhesive surface.
  4. Position the framed window over the wound site and apply dressing.
  5. Do not stretch the dressing during application as tension can cause skin trauma.
  6. Press the dressing into place. Remove the paper frame from the dressing while smoothing down the edges.
  7. Seal securely around wound site. Firmly smooth adhesive border to the skin.
Removal of dressing:
  1. Low and slow: Using a tape strip to aid in lifting a dressing edge, secure a piece of medical tape to
    one edge of dressing and rub firmly.
  2. Support the skin with your fingers while slowly peeling the dressing
    back over itself, rather than pulling it up from the skin. Gently remove the entire dressing.

Warnings:
Do not use the dressing as a replacement for sutures and other primary wound closure methods.