Types Of Wound Dressings Nhs

Other dressing types such as foams films hydrofibres gelling fibres gels and antimicrobial antibiotic dressings may also be used ask your carer about which type of dressing they re using to manage your pressure ulcer.

Types of wound dressings nhs.

Nhs foundation trust clinical guideline wound dressings guidance for use there are several types of dressings in use at wirral university teaching hospitals nhs foundation trust wuth. For further information see buyers guide. The flexible material that they are made from makes them comfortable to wear and suitable for even the most sensitive of skin types. Vapour permeable or semi permeable adhesive film dressing use on superficial shallow wounds such as cuts abrasions scalds donor sites postoperative wounds sores and ulcers.

Sterile dressing pads attached to bandages. Low adherent dressings vapour permeable film hydrocolloid foam non adhesive granulating wound to promote healing by encouraging granulation. Interactive dressings a hydrocolloid dressings i duoderm duoderm extra thin duoderm extra dressing. Nhs purchasing and supply agency centre for evidence based purchasing.

These are non breathable dressings that are self adhesive and require no taping. Maintaining a good moisture balance minimises patient discomfort before during and after dressing changes. Hold the dressing at the edges keeping your fingers away from the part that s going to cover the wound. Nhs foundation trust clinical guideline wound dressings guidance for use there are several types of dressings in use at wirral university teaching hospitals nhs foundation trust wuth.

Medicated dressings a hydrocolloid dressings i duoderm dressing adhesive occlusive hydrocolloid dressing with a vapour permeable outer film layer. The choice between different dressings depends not only on the type and stage of the wound but also on patient preference or tolerance site of the wound and cost. Advanced wound dressings october 2008. Use a dressing that s slightly bigger than the wound you want it to cover.

Wound type aim recommended dressing recommended dressing no or low exudate moderate to high exudate epithelialising wound to protect area and encourage healing. Hydrocolloid dressingscan be used on burns wounds that are emitting liquid necrotic wounds pressure ulcers and venous ulcers. Wound management dressing products 49 secondary dressings and sundries 59 section five specialist products iodine cadexomer iodine 63 silver products 66 honey products 67 permafoam for toe dressings 68 charcoal dressing 69 prontosan 70 polyurethane foam film dressings 71 specialist primary wound contact layer 72. Gauze dressings are not recommended for either the prevention or treatment of pressure ulcers.