Deroyal Covaderm Sterile Dressing

Features of Deroyal Covaderm Sterile Dressing

• Deroyal Covaderm Gauze Dressing is a protective, absorbent, sterile pad
• It conforms securely to body contours
• Non-irritating acrylic adhesive tape
• Covaderm Dressing is comfortable with rounded edges and stretchable fabric tape
• It has a split-release liner
• It prevents cuts and bruises while also assisting in their healing

When to use Covaderm Adhesive Wound Dressing?

• Dermal ulcers (e.g., pressure ulcers, leg ulcers, and other secreting lesions)
• Second-degree burns
• Donor sites
• More severe lacerations, cuts, and abrasions
• Other superficial wounds
• Covaderm Plus VAD is also indicated for IV sites, and other tubular sites and incisions

Contraindications:
Covaderm wound dressings are contraindicated for:

• Third-degree burns
• Heavily bleeding wounds
• Individuals who are sensitive to or have had an allergic reaction to the dressing or its materials

What to buy with Deroyal Sterile Dressing

• Covidien Curity Cotton Prepping Balls
• Medline Sterile Conforming Stretch Gauze Bandages
• Medline Skintegrity Wound Cleanser

How to use DeRoyal Dressings?

1. Peel the paper liner from the back of the adhesive dressing.
2. Center the contact layer (gauze) over the wound.
3. Change dressing as needed when wet, soiled, leaking, or as directed by a licensed practitioner.
4. To remove the dressing, hold the edge of the adhesive border and carefully pull it toward hair growth, lifting the bandage from the wound.
5. Dispose of the soiled dressing.

Deroyal Covaderm Dressing User Manual

Warnings:

• Read and understand all warnings, cautions, and directions completely and carefully before use.
• Failure to do so may result in serious injury.
• Do not reuse, reprocess, or re-sterilize this dressing.
• This device is for single use only. Reuse, reprocessing, or re-sterilization may damage the dressing and result in injury, infection, or death.
• Do not use if the individual package is opened or if the package or the dressing is damaged. Carefully inspect the dressing for damage or defects prior to use.
• Seek medical attention if your wound is more severe than a minor abrasion, minor laceration, or minor scald and burn. Also, seek medical attention if you have signs of an infection or allergic reaction, such as fever, redness, pain, or swelling.
• If you have any signs of an allergic reaction, discontinue using the dressing and rinse the wound and surrounding skin.
• If applicable, ensure the dressing adheres to the skin. Dressings with weak adhesives should be replaced immediately.
• If dressing is ineffective or does not absorb, discard and replace.
• If applicable, dispose of all used dressings with care to avoid exposure to or contamination of biohazard.

Cautions:

• Ensure the dressing fully covers your wound.
• If the dressing rips or tears prior to or during the application, discard the torn dressing and replace it.
• Prior to removal, ensure the dressing has not adhered to the wound. If the dressing has adhered to the wound, rinse it with water or saline solution to loosen it.
• Take proper care when removing a dressing with adhesive, as it may result in skin irritation. If the adhesive is too strong or the skin is fragile, rinse with water or saline solution to loosen.

When should sterile dressings be used instead of non-sterile ones?

• Sterile gauze dressings should be used instead of non-sterile ones for open wounds.
• These dressings act as a barrier in preventing contaminants from entering the wound area.
• The sterile gauze will cover and absorb any fluid seeping out of the wound.
• However, non-sterile gauze dressings can be used for cushioning, cleaning, and absorbing areas with lesser risks of getting infected.