Allows inspection. Self-adhesive. Some moisture evaporation. Reduces pain. Barrier to external contamination

The porous structure of the nonwoven fabric ensures air and water vapour permeability. The fabric is flexible, conforms well to body contours, and allows body movements when in place. The fabric is non-absorbent and provides a barrier for blood and fluid strikethrough. Wound cleansing/irrigation is important for decreasing bacterial load. Cleansing/irrigating with antiseptics may damage tissue defences and impede healing. The exception is contaminated wounds that may benefit from chlorhexidine 0.05% or povidine-iodine 1% irrigation DuoDERM Extra thin protects the wound, support debridement and are easy to use. They can be moulded and cut to shape so you can treat difficult areas. It is designed to reduce the risk of further skin breakdown by preventing friction from clothes and bedlinen. Provide education regarding wound healing, monitoring for signs of infection and scar minimisation strategies, including: underlying nerve, vessel and tendon damage. This requires assessment of movement while exploring the wound (especially in palmar or hand wounds: see "fight bite")

Method of use

Mefix is the ideal fixation for dressings, swabs, catheters, and tubes. It provides secure fixation and the adhesive is gentle to the skin. Shepherd, M & Starship hospital et al. Lacerations and Wound Closure. https://starship.org.nz/guidelines/lacerations-and-wound-closure/ (viewed 10 May 2022).

Jones, V et al. Wound dressings. British Medical Journal (Clinical research ed). 2006. 332(7544), p777–780. https://doi.org/10.1136/bmj.332.7544.777. Moisturising creams such as vitamin E, aloe vera and sorbelene can be used to soften scar and make massage easier Perth Children’s Hospital. Wound care. https://pch.health.wa.gov.au/For-health-professionals/Emergency-Department-Guidelines/Wound-care (viewed 10 May 2022). All wound care including cleaning, irrigation and dressings should be managed with an aseptic technique The Sydney Children’s Hospitals Network. Wound assessment and management: Practice Guideline. https://www.schn.health.nsw.gov.au/_policies/pdf/2014-9040.pdf (viewed 10 May 2022).

So if you need a durable and long-lasting solution for keeping your bandages or devices in place, then Mefix is the perfect product for you! Benefits of Mefix Dressing Retention Sheet: Hold the syringe just above the top edge of the wound using continuous gentle pressure to flush fluid Armstrong, D et al. Basic Principles of Wound Management. Up To Date.2020. [updated 12/07/2020] (viewed 10 May 2022). Can provide or absorb moisture depending on surrounding tissue. Initially lower temperature providing cooling

Consider consultation with local paediatric team when Consider consultation with surgical/plastics team when Indications: Duoderm is incated for minor burns, abrasions, lacerations, post-operative wounds, stage 1-2 pressure ulcers and lightly exuding leg ulcers. If you’re looking for a versatile and reliable dressing retention sheet, then look no further than Mefix Dressing Retention Sheet! This product can be used in a variety of situations that require the fixation of bandages, cannulas, needles, drains, catheters or any other medical device.Images sourced from SCHN wound assessment and management guideline. Available from: https://www.schn.health.nsw.gov.au/_policies/pdf/2014-9040.pdf DuoDERM Extra Thin dressing is a hydrocolloid dressing indicated for the management of lightly exuding wounds. It combines a unique ConvaTec hydrocolloid formulation that distinguishes it from other hydrocolloid dressings and a vapour permeable outer film to provide an occlusive moist environment. May require secondary dressing. Not recommended in anaerobic infections. Gel can be confused with slough or pus in wound. Must be removed to monitor wound. Unpleasant odour Waseem, M et al. Is there a relationship between wound infections and laceration closure times? International Journal of Emergency Medicine. 2012. 5:32.

Do not absorb exudate or maintain moisture. Requires secondary dressing. May induce allergy or delay healing when impregnatedDressing needs washing with soap and water, pat-dried twice daily. Requires application of oil prior to removal, ideally soaked in oil and wrapped in cling film overnight For emergency advice and paediatric or neonatal ICU transfers, see Retrieval Services Consider discharge when