What is Comfeel dressing used for?

The dressings are indicated for chronic wounds such as leg ulcers and pressure ulcers: and acute wounds such as superficial burns, superficial partial-thickness burns, donor sites, postoperative wounds and skin abrasions. The dressing can stay on for up to 7 days depending on the specific wound characteristics.

How do you use Comfeel plus transparent dressing?

Cut to fit areas where skin is at risk. Remember to cut before removing the protective papers. Consider aseptic technique during handling and apply with the adhesive side of the product facing the skin. Gently swipe your fingers on the product to make it adhere to the skin.

What is transparent hydrocolloid dressing used for?

These Transparent hydrocolloid dressings can be used for a range of low oozing wounds. The dressings are indicated for chronic wounds such as leg ulcers and pressure ulcers; it can also be used on wounds like superficial burns, superficial partial-thickness burns, donor sites, postoperative wounds and skin abrasions.

What is Comfeel plus ulcer dressing?

Comfeel® Plus Ulcer Dressing is a hydrocolloid dressing combined with an alginate for low to moderate levels of exudate. • Color guide indicates best time to change dressing. • No-touch application system for ease of use. • Maintains a moist environment. • Flexible and smooth.

What is Comfeel plus?

Comfeel Plus is soft, comfortable and discrete hydrocolloid dressing that is easy to apply and remove. The user-friendly design allows for intuitive handling and easy aseptic application – even when wearing gloves.

When do you remove Comfeel dressing?

CAESAREAN SECTION WOUND CARE All caesarean wounds are covered with a ‘Comfeel’ dressing. This dressing is removed by the patient at home usually 3 weeks after surgery. It is best removed after a shower – lift one corner & slowly pull the dressing away from the skin.

How long can waterproof dressings stay on?

Wound Care We apply padded dressings to absorb this fluid. These dressings can be changed before you go home. You can remove the padded dressings two days after your surgery, but please leave your waterproof dressings on the skin for 10 days after surgery.

Is Comfeel dressing waterproof?

The dressing is permeable to water vapour but impermeable to exudate and microorganisms. In the presence of exudate, the absorbent components absorb liquid and swell to form a cohesive gel. The dressing is waterproof and the patient may bathe or shower with it in place.

What is Comfeel plus transparent?

Comfeel Plus Transparent hydrocolloid dressings provide a moist wound healing environment and helps protect the wound in the final stages of wound healing. The top film is water- and bacteria proof to help protect the wound from external factors and smooth to help reduce friction.

What is Comfeel dressing made from?

Comfeel Plus Ulcer Dressing consists of a semipermeable polyurethane film coated with a flexible, cross-linked adhesive mass containing sodium carboxymethylcellulose and calcium alginate as the principal absorbent and gel forming agents.

When can I stop using hydrocolloid dressing?

Generally, hydrocolloid dressings last from 3 to 7 days. Sometimes a hydrocolloid dressing starts coming up at the edges earlier. If so, it needs to be changed earlier. Because they keep the wound moist and protected, the wound does not need to be cleaned daily.

When do you remove transparent dressing?

The average time between transparent film dressings is 3 to 5 days, although the dressing may be left in place up to 7 days.

When can I remove transparent dressing after surgery?

Remove the bulky dressing in 24 hours and keep the transparent cover (clear cover) in place. The transparent (clear cover) dressing that has been applied directly over the stitches is designed to make the care of your surgical site easier for you.

How often should you change hydrocolloid dressing?

Hydrocolloids are easy to use, require changing only every 3-5 days, and do not cause trauma on removal. This makes them useful for clean, granulating, superficial wounds, with low to medium exudate.

How long should a surgical dressing stay on?

For open surgery, you will have a sticky dressing over your wound. Please leave your wound covered with the sticky dressing for 2 weeks. Open surgical wounds should be kept dry for two weeks. Sometimes we ask you to keep your bulky bandages on until two weeks.

How often do you change a transparent dressing?

Change every 3-7 days or as necessary. May require a secondary or cover dressing to hold in place.

Is comfeel plus transparent a primary or secondary dressing?

Comfeel Plus Transparent can be used as a primary as well as a secondary dressing. Comfeel Plus Transparent hydrocolloid dressings provide a moist wound healing environment and helps protect the wound in the final stages of wound healing.

What is comfeel ® plus?

Comfeel Plus is soft, comfortable and discrete hydrocolloid dressing that is easy to apply and remove. The user-friendly design allows for intuitive handling and easy aseptic application – even when wearing gloves. Comfeel ® Plus Ensured protection. Faster healing.*

How do I use comfeel plus transparent?

Comfeel Plus Transparent can be used for protection of skin at risk or injury and in the early wound stages. Comfeel is easy to apply and remove, even with gloves and ensures easy monitoring. Ensure that the skin is completely dry before applying the product. Areas where you can experience skin friction: cheek, nose, forehead.

How long does comfeel plus transparent hydrocolloid dressing stay on?

The dressing can stay on the wound for up to 7 days depending on the specific wound characteristics. Comfeel Plus Transparent hydrocolloid dressing is the thin and flexible solution for sealing and protecting no-to-low exuding wounds.