Convatec DuoDERM Hydrocolloid Dressing Features
- ConvaTec DuoDERM CGF Sterile Hydrocolloid Wound Dressing minimizes the potential of exposure to nosocomial or infectious agents
- Adhesive layer contains polymers which enhance the dressing ability to contain wound exudate by forming a cohesive gel
- Also used for:
- Minor abrasions
- Lacerations
- Minor cuts
- Minor scalds and burns
- Skin tears
- Lowers the chance of getting sick from harmful agents
What to buy with ConvaTec DuoDERM Hydrocolloid Dressing
How to use Convatec DuoDERM Hydrocolloid Dressing?
Before using the dressing, clean the wound area with a wound cleansing agent or normal saline and dry the surrounding skin.
The size of the dressing to be applied to the wound should extend at least 1-1/4 inch (3.2 cm) beyond the edges of the wound.
- Remove the release paper from the back of the dressing being careful to minimize finger contact with the adhesive surface.
- Hold the dressing over the wound and line up the center of the dressing with the center of the wound.
- Gently roll the dressing into place over the wound.
- Mold the dressing into place with your hand.
- Secure the edges of the dressing with medical or adhesive tape, if extra security is desired.
- Discard any unused portion of the product after dressing the wound.
NOTE: The dressing should be inspected frequently for leakage and bunching/rolling up of edges. If any of these occur, the dressing should be changed. As wound fluid is absorbed by the dressing, gel formation may be visible on the outer surface of the dressing.
How to Remove
Press down on the skin with one hand and carefully lift an edge of the dressing with your other hand. Gently roll off of the wound.
Instructions
- Before using the dressing, clean the wound area with a wound-cleansing agent or normal saline and dry the surrounding skin
- The size of the dressing to be applied to the wound should extend at least 1-1/4" (3.2cm) beyond the edges of the wound
- Remove the release paper from the back of the dressing being careful to minimize finger contact with the adhesive surface
- Hold the dressing over the wound and line up the center of the dressing with the center of the wound
- Gently roll the dressing into place over the wound
- Mold the dressing into place with your hand
- Secure the edges of the dressing with medical or adhesive tape, if extra security is desired
- Discard any unused portion of the product after dressing the wound
Precautions
- Only use this once, and don't use it again.
- It stays clean unless the package is damaged or opened before using.
- Don't use it with other wound stuff without asking a doctor first.
- Your wound might look bigger as it heals, but if it keeps getting bigger, see a doctor.
- If you see redness, whitening, extra tissue, or have an allergic reaction, talk to a doctor.
- If the skin around the wound is delicate, don't change the dressing a lot.
- Look for signs of infection like more pain, bleeding, or weird colors and smells. See a doctor if it's not healing.
- Only use it on infected wounds if a doctor is helping.
- Using this doesn't promise protection against AIDS.
Contraindications - Should not be used on individuals who are sensitive to or who have had an allergic reaction to the dressing or its components
DuoDerm CGF may be used for:
- minor abrasions
- lacerations
- minor cuts
- minor scalds and burns
- skin tears
