Smith & Nephew Exu-Dry Anti-Shear Full Absorbent Wound Dressing

Exu-Dry Anti-Shear Wound Dressing Features

• Anti Shear Layer helps reduce shearing thus may help protect fragile granulation tissue
• One-piece, multi-layer sealed construction eliminates frayed edges, loose threads, and linting
• Minimizes disruption to new granulation tissue
• Highly absorbent, it helps reduce the risk of maceration and irritation to the wound and surrounding tissue
• Wicks away drainage from the wound into the entire dressing, reducing the frequency of dressing changes
• Non-occlusive, soft and pliable, the dressing is available in a wide range of sizes and shapes to accommodate virtually any wound or body contour.
• Permeable and non-occlusive, it can be used as a wet or dry dressing on clean or contaminated wounds
• Compatible with most topical agents, liquids, and creams
• EXU DRY is a unique one-piece wound dressing designed to cover the wound with reduced friction, save nursing time and lower total dressing costs. EXU DRY replaces non-adherent dressings, gauze and abdominal pads.
• Non-adherent to the wound, EXU DRY is more comfortable for patients during and between dressing changes. EXU DRY's Anti Shear Layer helps reduce shearing thus may help protect fragile granulation tissue. EXU DRY's one-piece, multi-layer sealed construction eliminates frayed edges, loose threads and linting. EXU DRY minimizes disruption to new granulation tissue.

What to buy with Exu-Dry Dressing

• Medline SilvaSorb Silver Antimicrobial Wound Gel
• Medline Skintegrity Wound Cleanser
• Bard Medi-Aire Biological Odor Eliminator

How to apply Exu-Dry Absorbent Wound Dressing?

• When using a full absorbency Exu-dry dressing, select a size slightly larger than the wound
• Place onto wound
• The back side of the dressings are marked "Use other side against wound"
• This dressing may be used as wet or dry dressing
• Dry - a variety of topical agents may be applied directly on the wound or buttered on to the dressing
• Wet - submerge in liquid topical agent and gently squeeze out (do not ring out) excess fluid

How to use Exu-Dry Pads with Secondary Dressings?

• May be used in combination with other products (calcium alginates, gels, foams, etc.) that have been used to pack a wound
• Good wound contact is essential for which it is recommended to be secured in place with a dressing retention tape (window pane) or use a light wrap of roll gauze
• Daily dressing changes are recommended as per institutions protocols

When to use Exu-Dry Dressing

Indicated for exudate absorption and the management of partial to full-thickness wounds. Some typical wounds are:

• Ulcers (venous, arterial, diabetic)
• Pressure sores
• Donor sites
• Surgical incisions
• Surgical excisions
• Burns (1st and 2nd degree)

Precautions to take while using Exu Dry Wound Dressing

• During the bodys normal healing process, unnecessary material is removed from the wound which will make the wound appear larger after the first few dressing changes
• If the wound continues to get larger after the first few dressing changes, consult an appropriate healthcare professional
• Should any signs of irritation (redness, swelling, increased burning sensation), maceration (over-hydration of the skin), hyper-granulation (excess tissue) or sensitivity (allergic reactions) appear, discontinue use and consult an appropriate healthcare professional