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What Is Non Adherent Dressing?

Non adherent dressing does not stick to wounds and minimizes trauma upon removal or dressing changes. It can be placed directly on the wound and are easy to apply and remove. Non absorbent bandage is especially suitable for fragile and sensitive skin and healing wounds. They are soft and comfortable, easy to apply and remove.

How does Non-Adherent Dressing Non Adhesive Bandage work?

Non adhesive bandages do not adhere to dried secretions on the wound surface and are gentle on the wound. It reduces damage to the skin when in the healing phase. Non-stick wound dressings prevent skin maceration and manage wounds with dry-to-heavy exudates. They can also be placed directly on an open wound.

Types of Non-Adherent Dressing

There are several types of non-adhering gauze dressings to choose from -

• Absorbent non-adherent dressings - Used specifically for medium to heavy exuding wounds and are highly absorbent to prevent exudate leakage and related infections.
• Foam non-stick wound dressings - Effective for moist wound healing, managing exuding wounds, and preventing dressing-related trauma.
• Hydrocellular non-adhering wound dressings - Creates a moist healing environment for partial or full thickness wounds
• Island non-adherent dressings - Effective for post-operative protection for surgical incisions. Provides a sterile environment and reduces trauma.
• Silver non-adhering dressings - Reduces bio-burden in infected wounds, and also works as an antimicrobial barrier protecting wound bed from microorganisms and infection.

Non-adherent dressings are made by reputed manufacturers like Covidien/Medtronic, Smith & Nephew, Medline Industries, Dumex/Derma Sciences, McKesson, etc.

What is Non-Adhesive Bandage used for?

Non-adhering wound dressings work on several types of wounds such as:

• Venous ulcers/foot/leg ulcers
• Partial thickness burn/second-degree burn
• Pressure ulcers
• Diabetic ulcers
• Donor sites
• Partial/full thickness wounds
• Laceration/abrasions
• Superficial burn/first-degree burn
• Surgical/post-operative wounds
• Acute/traumatic wounds
• Full thickness burn/third-degree burn/graft wounds
• Low-to-moderate exuding wounds
• Arterial ulcers
• Moderate-to-high exuding wounds

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What can be used along with Non-Stick Gauze?

• Dressing Retainers - They are generally used in large-scale wound management where bandages cannot be applied
• Medical Tapes - These are widely used to ensure the proper placement of primary dressings.
• Bandages - They act as a barrier from external contaminants making sure the primary dressing does not fall off.
• Wound Cleansers - Essentially used in wound management to reduce the risk of infection and remove any micro-organisms present on the wound.
• Odor Eliminators - Used for controlling odors whenever required.
• Skin Care products - Initial during the wound healing process to protect perineal skin from infection and reduce irritation.

Useful Links Regarding Wound Management

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