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Foil (semipermeable!)
photos: Riepe, Bültemann
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Description- self adhesive, semipermeable (permeable for gas, not for liquids and bacteria)caution: surgical drapes are not necessarily semipermeable, maceration may occur on wounds IndicationsPrimary covering- not or hardly exuding wounds Secondary covering - together with alginate - together with hydrogel and foam - for the exposure of anaesthetic creme (EMLA®) caution: additional foil coverage reduces gas permeability of foil covered dressings, just cover the edges of the dressing with strips of foil for attachment Limitations- parchment skin- infections - heavy exudation, maceration - PAD grade IV Notes- always apply tension-free to skin- for the repair of dressings non-sterile foils on rolls are available - to remove overstretch slightly Change of dressing- on demand- preferably several days duration (cost effective) Link to producers
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