Smith & Nephew Exu-Dry Pads And Sheets Anti Shear Wound Dressing

Features of Smith Wound Dressing

• Smith & Nephew Exu-Dry Pads And Sheets Anti Shear Wound Dressing consists of the following layers:
  - Outer layer: High density polyethylene
  - Inner layers: Highly absorbent rayon/cellulose blend
  - Anti shear layer: High density polyethylene
  - Wound contact layer: High density polyethylene
• Unique one-piece wound dressing designed to save nursing time and lower total dressing costs
• Replaces non-adherent dressings, gauze and abdominal pads
• One-piece, multi-layer sealed construction eliminates frayed edges, loose threads and linting
• Minimizes disruption to new granulation tissue thereby supporting the healing process
• Highly absorbent, 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
• 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
• Indications:
  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)

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• Precautions:
  - During the body;s 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