Covidien Kendall Foam Wound Dressing With Topsheet

Features of Kendall Foam Wound Dressing With Topsheet

• Medtronic Covidien Kendall Foam Wound Dressing With Topsheet is semi-occlusive allowing the exchange of gases such as oxygen and water vapor
• Ultra-soft hydrophilic foam protects and cushions wounds.
• Soft, flexible nature allows the dressing to conform easily to all body contours
• Non-adherent, non-adhesive and non-gelling
• Indications:
  - Post-surgical incisions and pressure sores
  - Venous stasis ulcers, diabetic ulcers
  - Donor sites, abrasions, lacerations, superficial burns
  - Other wounds inflicted by trauma
  - As a secondary dressing or cover dressing for packed wounds
• Ideal dressing in the local management of exudate that may occur at surgically induced body drainage sites such as:
  - A tracheostomy, G-tube, J-tube, Penrose drain, chest tube, nephrotomy tube or sump drain

More About Foam Wound Dressing With Topsheet

• Frequency of change:
  - This high absorbency dressing minimizes the need for dressing changes
  - In actual use, the frequency of changes will depend upon the nature and condition of the wound and the amount of exudate
  - For clean, superficial wounds, without any signs of saturation or infection, it may be left in place for up to one week
• Dressing change and removal:
  - This dressing should be changed when signs of saturation are visible along the edge of the dressing or whenever good nursing practice dictates
  - To change the dressing, remove the securing bandages or tape and carefully lift the dressing off the wound
  - Dressing changes are fast, comfortable and will not disrupt healing granulation tissue
• Dressing expansion:
  - Absorbs exudate and will expand and grow in size due to the cellular structure of the dressing
• Precautions:
  - Not intended for full-thickness burns