Covidien Kendall Ultra-Soft Foam Wound Dressing

Answer: As we are not medically trained please ask your doctor regarding this.

Answer: COPA Foam Dressings are not intended for full thickness burns.

Answer: The COPA Foam 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. COPA Foam Dressings are non-adherent, non-adhesive and non-gelling. Dressing changes are fast, comfortable and will not disrupt healing granulation tissue.

Answer: The high absorbency of COPA Foam 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.

Answer: Cleanse the wound area if necessary using a wound cleanser or saline. Rinse and dry the wound and surrounding areas thoroughly before dressing application.

Select the dressing which will provide a minimum of a 2 inch (5cm) foam margin around the edges of the wound. If necessary, cut the dressing to size to ensure a smooth, continuous fit with the skin surface. COPA™ Foam Dressings should be applied with the white side touching the dressing site. Place the dressing directly onto the wound surface and hold in place by covering with gauze bandage rolls, elastic bandage, stretch bandage, adhesive tape or other appropriate secondary dressing.

Answer: The pores of COPA™ Foam Dressings wick exudate into the center, decreasing pooling and skin maceration. The smaller the pore, the less likely new skin on a healing wound will migrate into the foam. Small pore size results in the ultra-soft feel and satiny smooth.

Answer: COPA Foam Dressings are non-adherent, non-adhesive and non-gelling.

Answer: Post-surgical incisions, pressure sores, venous stasis ulcers, diabetic ulcers, donor sites, abrasions, lacerations, superficial burns, other wounds inflicted by trauma and, as a secondary dressing or cover dressing for packed wounds. It is an 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.