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What are Non-Adherent Dressings?
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Non-Adherent dressings are designed specifically not to stick to the dried secretions of a wound. These dressings help minimize damage to newly formed surrounding skin and can be placed directly on the wound site. Non-Adherent dressings are typically a type of foam dressing and are available in different sizes and quantities.
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What are the features of Non-Adherent Dressings?
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•Unique trilaminate structure
•Non adherent wound contact layer
•Highly absorbent central hydrocellular layer
•Waterproof outer film layer
•Non adhesive
•Full range of sizes
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What are the benefits of Non-Adherent Dressings?
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*Highly effective against most organisms. Limits cross-contamination from patient to patient, patient to clinician, and patient to the environment
*Helps prevent infections from growing and spreading in the dressing
*Helps minimize infection exposure from strike-through
*Helps reduce the risk of hospital acquired infection
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What are the applications of Non-Adherent Dressings?
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•For use as a primary dressing on wounds such as burns and early stage skin ulcers
•For use as a primary dressing for lightly draining acute or chronic wounds
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