DuoDERM® Extra Thin dressing can be used as a primary hydrocolloid dressing for dry to lightly exuding wounds.
It can be used as a secondary dressing to secure AQUACEL® dressing or AQUACEL® Ag dressing.
The European Pressure Ulcer Advisory Panel (EPUAP) and The National Pressure Ulcer Advisory Panel (NPUAP) guidelines recommend the usage of hydrocolloids for the management of pressure ulcers.1
DuoDERM® Extra Thin dressing can be used to manage stage I and stage II pressure ulcers.
PROTECTION
Thin polyurethane film provides a bacterial and viral barriera b when the dressing remains intact and without leakage
used to manage stage I and stage II pressure ulcers
Can be removed without damaging newly formed tissue
Designed to reduce the risk of further skin breakdown due to friction by preventing contact with clothes/bed linen
Can be used on the body as a primary or secondary dressing
Can be used on skin tears and superficial wounds, dry to lightly exuding wounds, newly-formed tissue or skin at risk of further breakdown
EASE OF APPLICATION
Translucent backing enhances dressing placement and initial monitoring of the woundc
Are easy to use4, mould and can be cut to shapea to dress awkward areasc