Smith & Nephew Covrsite Plus Waterproof Composite Dressing

Features of Waterproof Composite Dressing

• It can be used as an alternative to tape and gauze over central line dressings
• The gentle adhesive is designed so that the dressing can be changed daily
• It is waterproof, extensible, and conformable
• COVRSITE Plus replaces traditional tape and gauze with a single-step dressing.

More About Waterproof Composite Dressing

• Specific coverage criteria:
  Composite dressings are products combining physically distinct components into a single dressing that provides multiple functions
  These functions must include, but are not limited to:
  - A bacterial barrier
  - An absorptive layer other than alginate, foam, hydrocolloid, or hydrogel
  - Either a semi-adherent or non-adherent property over the wound site.
• Instructions for use:
  - Choose a dressing with a pad size slightly larger than the area of the wound
  - Remove the first tab from the underside of the dressing
  - Adhere to the exposed adhesive side on one side of the wound
  - Remove the second tab and adhere the rest of the dressing over the wound
• Usual allowable amount:
  Up to 3 per week, one cover per dressing change