![]() For difficult-to-dress anatomical locations, such as the heel or the sacrum, the specially shaped adhesive dressings may be used. An appropriate retention bandage or tape should be used to secure the dressing in place if the dressing does not have an adhesive border or if the adhesive dressing has been cut. For the adhesive dressing, smooth down the adhesive border. ![]() Hold the dressing over the wound and line up the center of the dressing with the center of the wound. The dressing can be cut to shape for convenience. Remove the release liner if using the adhesive dressing. Remove the dressing from the sterile pack, minimizing finger contact with the wound contact surface and the adhesive surface where applicable. If the immediate sterile product pouch is damaged, do not use.īefore applying the dressing, cleanse the wound area with an appropriate wound cleanser, and dry the surrounding skin.Ĭhoose a dressing size and shape to ensure that the central absorbent pad (area within the adhesive window) is 1cm larger than the wound area.
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