If you have been unfortunate enough to have a bad wound, you know the importance of gentle and pain free care for wounds. Duoderm dressings, being one of the most technologically advanced dressings available today, provide a patient with just that.
It is common knowledge that dressing a wound once does not cut it. To help a wound to heal, dressings need changing regularly. Whatever the wound, a burn, an abrasion or laceration and however painful a wound is, dressing and re-dressing persistent wounds is in itself a pain. This could very well be the most taxing aspects of any remedial process.
This is where the advantage of a duoderm dressing lies. These dressings are easy to apply and remove or change. When you compare duoderm dressings to other standard dressings you notice a big difference in the level of pain reduction during its application. This is highly effective in decreasing the fatigue linked to dressing and redressing a wound and also provides a better wound care experience.
Another advantage of the duoderm is that it takes comparatively more time to wear out. Thus, these can be worn for longer periods than normal dressings and need less changing.
To get the most comfort out of a duoderm dressing, the following instructions should be kept in mind:
As with any dressing, the first and foremost step is to clean the wound. To do this, first wash your hands and keep in mind any instructions that the doctor might have given you to wash the wound. Usually wounds can be cleaned by an anti bacterial soap or liquid however, you could also use a sterile saline solution as an alternative.
Care should be taken to not rub the wound with a hard hand. Also remember to wash off all the cleanser by using running water instead of a cloth, unless directed by your physician otherwise.
Once clean, the wound should be left to dry before it is dressed. Duoderm dressings hold on more firmly to skin that is not wet. Do not dry a wound with cloth. This can cause irritation and carries a risk of getting bacteria or other contaminants into the wound
Now place the duoderm onto the wound. Make sure that the center of the dressing falls on the center of the wound. For uneven wounds choose the duoderm that is shaped more like the wound. Duoderm dressings are available in circular, oval, square and triangular shapes. You can also find duoderms that can be cut to fit the shape of a wound.
It is common knowledge that dressing a wound once does not cut it. To help a wound to heal, dressings need changing regularly. Whatever the wound, a burn, an abrasion or laceration and however painful a wound is, dressing and re-dressing persistent wounds is in itself a pain. This could very well be the most taxing aspects of any remedial process.
This is where the advantage of a duoderm dressing lies. These dressings are easy to apply and remove or change. When you compare duoderm dressings to other standard dressings you notice a big difference in the level of pain reduction during its application. This is highly effective in decreasing the fatigue linked to dressing and redressing a wound and also provides a better wound care experience.
Another advantage of the duoderm is that it takes comparatively more time to wear out. Thus, these can be worn for longer periods than normal dressings and need less changing.
To get the most comfort out of a duoderm dressing, the following instructions should be kept in mind:
As with any dressing, the first and foremost step is to clean the wound. To do this, first wash your hands and keep in mind any instructions that the doctor might have given you to wash the wound. Usually wounds can be cleaned by an anti bacterial soap or liquid however, you could also use a sterile saline solution as an alternative.
Care should be taken to not rub the wound with a hard hand. Also remember to wash off all the cleanser by using running water instead of a cloth, unless directed by your physician otherwise.
Once clean, the wound should be left to dry before it is dressed. Duoderm dressings hold on more firmly to skin that is not wet. Do not dry a wound with cloth. This can cause irritation and carries a risk of getting bacteria or other contaminants into the wound
Now place the duoderm onto the wound. Make sure that the center of the dressing falls on the center of the wound. For uneven wounds choose the duoderm that is shaped more like the wound. Duoderm dressings are available in circular, oval, square and triangular shapes. You can also find duoderms that can be cut to fit the shape of a wound.
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