Is Tielle dressing waterproof?
Tielle is waterproof and the polyurethane foam backing forms an effective barrier to bacteria under normal conditions of use. The polyurethane foam backing is highly permeable to moisture vapour, a property that makes an important contribution to the total fluid-handling characteristics of the dressing.
What is a non adhesive dressing?
Non-adherent dressings. Many dressings are termed ‘non-adherent’, meaning they are designed not to stick to the drying secretions of the wound, thereby resulting in less pain and trauma on removal.
What is Hydropolymer dressing?
TIELLE® Non-Adhesive Hydropolymer Dressing (Systagenix) is a new, low-profile dressing, designed to absorb exudate in low to heavily exuding wounds. It can be used as both a primary and secondary dressing, and is suitable for use with compression bandaging.
Why is it important to use a non-stick dressing?
The non-adherent properties keep the fabric from sticking to the wound, even as the wound heals. This will give piece of mind to the patient, because there will be little to no pain during removal. Because of its gentle nature, this gauze will not disrupt any healing that takes place, nor will it leave any residue.
What is allevyn classic dressing used for?
ALLEVYN Life is used to dress exuding wounds including pressure ulcers, leg ulcers, diabetic foot ulcers, malignant wounds, surgical wounds, first and second degree burns, donor sites, fungating ulcers and skin tears. ALLEVYN Life may be used on infected wounds, which should be treated as per local clinical protocol.
Is allevyn antimicrobial?
Allevyn Ag Adhesive is an antimicrobial absorbent dressing for the management of wounds healing by secondary intention, chronic and acute full thickness wounds, partial thickness or shallow granulating wounds, exuding wounds such as: Pressure ulcers. Venous ulcers.
Can you cut Adaptic dressing?
ADAPTIC™ Dressing can be cut to suit the size of the wound without unravelling and shredding.
When do you need a Tielle essential dressing?
When pain is an issue silicone may be essential. TIELLE ESSENTIAL™ Silicone Dressings are designed to manage exudate and maintain a moist wound healing environment. They support the healing process in moderate to heavily exuding chronic and acute wounds.
What kind of dressing is Tielle hydropolymer for?
Tielle Hydropolymer Dressing is designed with a central foam island that gently and quickly absorbs exudate while maintaining a moist wound healing environment for a quicker, less painful healing process. You might also be interested in similar surgical dressing products that we carry, such as Restore Extra Thin Hydrocolloid Dressing.
What kind of wound dressing is Tielle Lite?
Designed for patients with wounds which are low to non-exuding and bleeding wounds, such as surgical, traumatic and post-operative More… Hydrocellular adhesive dressing with a non-adherent perforated film, ensuring the patient comfort on sutures and staples.
Which is better Tielle essential or silicone border dressings?
Whilst being easy to remove, a healthy human study showed that TIELLE ESSENTIAL™ Silicone Border Dressing stayed in place longer than leading silicone dressings. The TIELLE ESSENTIAL Silicone Dressings are designed to support patient comfort during wear.