Convatec 187955 Duoderm ExtraThin CGF Dressing 6inches X 6inches (Box of 10)

Designed to reduce the risk of further skin breakdown due to friction.

DuoDerm Extra Thin Dressing can be used as a primary hydrocolloid dressing for dry to lightly exuding wounds. It can be used as a secondary dressing to secure an AQUACEL® Dressing or an AQUACEL® Ag Dressing. DuoDERM® Extra Thin CGF Dressing can be used to manage stage I and stage II pressure ulcers.

Convatec 187955 DuoDerm Extra Thin Dressing Protection:

• A thin polyurethane film provides a bacterial and viral barrier when the dressing remains intact and without leakage.
• The dressing can be removed without damaging newly formed tissue.
  
• It is designed to reduce the risk of further skin breakdown due to friction by preventing contact with clothes/bed linen.
  
• It can be used on the body as a primary or secondary dressing.
  
• It can be used on skin tears and superficial wounds, dry to lightly exuding wounds, newly-formed tissue or skin at risk of further breakdown.
• A thin polyurethane film provides a bacterial and viral barrier when the dressing remains intact and without leakage.

Convatec DuoDerm Extra Thin Dressin Ease of Application

• The translucent backing enhances dressing placement and initial monitoring of the wound.
• The dressings are easy to use, mold and can be cut to shape to dress awkward areas. 
• 1.Wash your hands, cleanse and rinse the wound and then dry the surrounding skin.
• 2.Measure the wound to select the appropriate dressing size, allowing a 3.0cm (1¼ -inch) overlap on intact skin around the whole wound.
• 3.Warm the dressing between your hands.
• 4.Remove the "top" white release paper, being careful to minimise finger contact with the adhesive surface.
• 5.Hold the adhesive side of the dressing over the wound.
• 6.Align the dressing with the center of the wound.
• 7.Gently apply the center part of the dressing.
• 8.Remove the "bottom" white release paper while rolling the dressing in place - but don't stretch it.
• 9.Repeat the above procedure on the other side and remove the clear release paper.
• 10.Gently mold the dressing into place for 30-60 seconds.
• 11.Gently lift one corner of the dressing.
• 12.Roll it away from the wound while holding the skin away.
• 13.Gently lift the other corners and pull upwards until the dressing completely peels off.