To Apply DuoDERM Dressing , follow the given steps:-
>Wash your hands, cleanse and rinse the wound and then dry the surrounding skin.
>Measure the wound to select the appropriate dressing size, allowing a 3.0cm (1-1/4 inch) overlap on the intact skin around the whole wound.
>Warm the DuoDERM dressing between your hands.
>Remove the "top" white release paper, being careful to minimize finger contact with the adhesive surface.
>Hold the adhesive side of the dressing over the wound.
>Align the dressing with the center of the wound.
>Gently apply the center part of the dressing.
>Remove the "bottom" white release paper while rolling the dressing in place - but do not stretch it.
>Repeat the above procedure on the other side and remove the clear release paper.
Gently mold the dressing into place for 30-60 seconds