What is Comfeel dressing used for?
The dressings are indicated for chronic wounds such as leg ulcers and pressure ulcers: and acute wounds such as superficial burns, superficial partial-thickness burns, donor sites, postoperative wounds and skin abrasions. The dressing can stay on for up to 7 days depending on the specific wound characteristics.
Is Comfeel plus transparent waterproof?
It is waterproof, allowing the patient to bathe or shower.
How do you use Comfeel plus transparent dressing?
Cut to fit areas where skin is at risk. Remember to cut before removing the protective papers. Consider aseptic technique during handling and apply with the adhesive side of the product facing the skin. Gently swipe your fingers on the product to make it adhere to the skin.
What is transparent hydrocolloid dressing used for?
These Transparent hydrocolloid dressings can be used for a range of low oozing wounds. The dressings are indicated for chronic wounds such as leg ulcers and pressure ulcers; it can also be used on wounds like superficial burns, superficial partial-thickness burns, donor sites, postoperative wounds and skin abrasions.
Is Comfeel dressing waterproof?
The dressing is permeable to water vapour but impermeable to exudate and microorganisms. In the presence of exudate, the absorbent components absorb liquid and swell to form a cohesive gel. The dressing is waterproof and the patient may bathe or shower with it in place.
Is Comfeel a hydrocolloid dressing?
Comfeel Plus Transparent hydrocolloid dressings provide a moist wound healing environment and helps protect the wound in the final stages of wound healing. The top film is water- and bacteria proof to help protect the wound from external factors and smooth to help reduce friction.
Is Comfeel good for burns?
How long can waterproof dressings stay on?
Wound Care These dressings can be changed before you go home. You can remove the padded dressings two days after your surgery, but please leave your waterproof dressings on the skin for 10 days after surgery.
What type of dressing is Comfeel?
What is Comfeel plus ulcer dressing?
Comfeel ® Plus Ulcer consists of moisture absorbing sodium carboxymethylcellulose (CMC) particles encapsulated in a synthetic, elastic and sticky mass. Calcium alginate has been added to the dressing to increase absorption. The top film is a semi-permeable polyurethane film.
How long should I leave a hydrocolloid band aid on?
There’s no real harm in using hydrocolloid bandages on pimples. These are waterproof bandages and can be washed over without being removed, so they can be left in place for up to 3-5 days, allowing for healing of acne lesions under the bandages.