Until recently, treatment of various kinds of skin disorders was carried out using numerous dressings: cotton wool, bandages, tampons or gauze. Modern medicine involves the use of more modern and technological methods - sterile postoperative dressings. In the article you will find information about popular products of this category and their features.
Why do I need a postoperative dressing?
Such a device relates to varieties of dressings. It is used in the rehabilitation period, as well as for the treatment of surgical wounds. A self-adhesive sterile dressing speeds up the healing of the damaged area of the skin, thereby shortening the rehabilitation period and providing a painless dressing process. Depending on the type of mechanical damage, these products are used for:
- burn wounds;
- trophic ulcers;
- cuts and abrasions;
- pressure sores;
- pustular wounds;
- diaper rash and scuffs;
- wounds after operations.
The postoperative dressing is sterile and is applicable on wounds with a moderate level of discharge. These include surgical wounds, cuts and abrasions.
Among the main functions of this type of dressing material, there are:
- protection of the damaged area from infection by microbes and bacteria in the postoperative period;
- absorption of the released fluid from the wound, so that the patient feels more comfortable, in addition, in this way bedding and clothes are not dirty with exudate;
- protection against possible skin injury during wound healing;
- pain reduction;
- disinfecting effect.
It is worth noting the non-woven coating that allows the skin to breathe, which is especially important for quick and effective wound healing. Due to its elasticity, the dressing takes the contours of the patient’s body, providing ease of use.
Bandage "Cosmopore"
Postoperative self-adhesive dressing "Cosmopor" has a base of soft polyester and consists of several layers.
- The first layer is a non-woven base, characterized by an important ability not to adhere to the surface of the wound.
- The second layer is responsible for the drainage function. It is achieved through the use of a special gasket formed from natural viscose fibers in the form of a pillow covered with the thinnest polyethylene mesh. When applying a bandage, it is the mesh that contacts the wound, but does not stick to its surface. Among other things, it has protective and absorbent properties. One gram of pad is able to hold about 9 ml of liquid.
- The third layer of the dressing is a thin pad of paper with silicone coating. It serves as a distributor of the excreted fluid (sacrum, exudate, blood).
- The fourth layer is a cellulosic coating. It has the ability to repel moisture, thereby protecting the dressing and the wound itself from the penetration of foreign bodies and environments.
- The Cosmopor dressing is firmly held on the skin thanks to synthetic rubber glue, it also contains rosin. Non-woven base allows you to use it on the upper, lower limbs and other moving parts of the body.
In places where the dressing is glued, there are almost never skin reactions, this is due to the use of hypoallergenic glue. Since Cosmopor is a safe proven tool, it can be used in the treatment of diseases in children, including newborns, nursing mothers, pregnant women and people prone to allergic reactions. "Cosmopore" provides excellent breathability, does not prevent secretion, is painlessly removed from the skin.
On the shelves of pharmacies and pharmacies available "Cosmopore" sizes:
- 7.2 * 5cm;
- 15 * 6 cm;
- 10 * 8 cm;
- 15 * 8 cm;
- 20 * 8 cm;
- 20 * 10 cm;
- 25 * 10 cm;
- 35 * 10 cm.
The cost of one patch is from 8 to 20 rubles. a piece.
The way to use Cosmopore
In order to correctly apply the Cosmopor postoperative dressing, it must be used according to the instructions.
- With clean hands, treated with a disinfectant, the packaging of the dressing is opened in the place indicated by the manufacturer.
- One piece of paper protection is removed from the dressing.
- Then it is applied to the wound, smoothed and pressed with minimal effort.
- Then the paper coating is removed from the second half of the dressing. The pad should be placed in the center of the wound, completely covering the injured area.
The Cosmopor self-adhesive dressing is recommended to be renewed at least once every three days, depending on the type of wound. The postoperative dressing is updated daily or several times a day.
Dressings Fixopore S
Postoperative adhesive bandage Fixopore S is made of soft and elastic material. It has good breathability.
In the center there is an absorbent layer with a surface from a micro-net, which does not stick to the wound. Special glue does not cause irritation and allergic reactions to the skin. Rounded edges around the bandage prevent it from peeling off. The wide fold of paper protection makes dressing easier. Fixopore S transmits the rays of an x-ray machine.
On the shelves of pharmacies and pharmacy available Fixopore S sizes:
- 7.2 * 5 cm;
- 10 * 6 cm;
- 10 * 8 cm;
- 15 * 8 cm;
- 20 * 10 cm;
- 25 * 10 cm;
- 30 * 10 cm;
- 35 * 10 cm.
Cost - from 8 rubles. a piece.
Mepilex dressing
The Mepilex dressing has a soft, spongy base that allows you to effectively absorb exudate. The Safetac layer tightly covers the wound at the edges, preventing fluid from seeping into neighboring areas of the skin, and reduces the risk of maceration.
When removing the bandage, the patient does not feel pain, and the skin and the wound itself are not injured. Mepileks is more suitable for weeping wounds, such as pressure sores, pustular and ulcerative lesions of the ankles, injuries and tears of the skin, prolonged by secondary tension.
In the pharmacy you can buy Mepileks of different sizes:
- 7.5 × 7.5 cm;
- 12.5 × 12.5 cm;
- 10 × 21 cm.
The cost of 500 rubles. a piece.
How to use Mepileks
The sterile postoperative self-adhesive dressing is glued according to the instructions.
- The wound is cleaned and dried skin around it.
- The protective film is removed from the dressing and applied to the damaged area, avoiding stretching.
- The best option is when the dressing covers the skin around the wound by two cm. If necessary, Mepileks can be trimmed and additionally fixed.
Silkofix Headband
Silkofix is made of a non-woven base with an absorbent pad with silver, protects the wound well, having a bactericidal effect. The postoperative dressing has high breathability, is well tolerated by the skin, without causing its maceration. The pad in the center of the dressing has absorbent properties. The dressing is firmly fixed, it is hypoallergenic and elastic.
Silkofix Ag postoperative dressings are available in different sizes:
- 8.25 x 10 cm;
- 8.25 x 15 cm;
- 8.25 x 20 cm;
- 8.25 x 25 cm;
- 8.25 x 30 cm;
- 8.25 x 35 cm;
- 8.25 x 60 cm.
Cost - from 25 rubles. a piece.
Silver is well known for its antibacterial properties and effectiveness against various bacteria. Silver-based preparations are distinguished by antiviral, antibacterial and antifungal effects. Therefore, in contact with the wound, a silver-treated pillow activates its antimicrobial effect, preventing the spread of bacteria and preventing the development of a secondary infection.