Mefix Adhesive Fabric Dressing, 5cm x 10M

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

Wound cleansing/irrigation is important for decreasing bacterial load. Cleansing/irrigating with antiseptics may damage tissue defences and impede healing. The exception is contaminated wounds that may benefit from chlorhexidine 0.05% or povidine-iodine 1% irrigation Consider consultation with local paediatric team when Consider consultation with surgical/plastics team when 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.Hold the syringe just above the top edge of the wound using continuous gentle pressure to flush fluid 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 Shepherd, M & Starship hospital et al. Lacerations and Wound Closure. https://starship.org.nz/guidelines/lacerations-and-wound-closure/ (viewed 10 May 2022).

Moisturising creams such as vitamin E, aloe vera and sorbelene can be used to soften scar and make massage easier 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). Can provide or absorb moisture depending on surrounding tissue. Initially lower temperature providing cooling Provide education regarding wound healing, monitoring for signs of infection and scar minimisation strategies, including: So if you need a durable and long-lasting solution for keeping your bandages or devices in place, then Mefix is the perfect product for you! Benefits of Mefix Dressing Retention Sheet: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.