Types Of Wound Dressings Nhs

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.

Types of wound dressings nhs.

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. Advanced wound dressings october 2008. Use a dressing that s slightly bigger than the wound you want it to cover.

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. Nhs purchasing and supply agency centre for evidence based purchasing. Sterile hygienic dressing pads come in a protective wrapping. Wound type aim recommended dressing recommended dressing no or low exudate moderate to high exudate epithelialising wound to protect area and encourage healing.

Interactive dressings a hydrocolloid dressings i duoderm duoderm extra thin duoderm extra dressing. For further information see buyers guide. 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. Sterile dressing pads attached to bandages.

Medicated dressings a hydrocolloid dressings i duoderm dressing adhesive occlusive hydrocolloid dressing with a vapour permeable outer film layer. Low adherent dressings vapour permeable film hydrocolloid foam non adhesive granulating wound to promote healing by encouraging granulation. Once out of the wrapping they re no longer sterile. These are non breathable dressings that are self adhesive and require no taping.

Hydrocolloid dressingscan be used on burns wounds that are emitting liquid necrotic wounds pressure ulcers and venous ulcers. 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. Hold the dressing at the edges keeping your fingers away from the part that s going to cover the wound. Gauze dressings are not recommended for either the prevention or treatment of pressure ulcers.