SECONDARY WOUND DRESSINGS

SECONDARY WOUND DRESSINGS
PART 2

With Part 1, and now Part 2, Tapeless Medical provides the consumer with a means to maneuver through the slick marketing campaigns that flood the literature.  The consumer now can understand what is needed for a good outcome and has the tools to make the choice.  In Part 3, the last installment of this topic, Tapeless will present its case as to why it is superior to traditional secondary wound dressings by standing up against these standards.

CHARACTERISTICS OF THE IDEAL SECONDARY WOUND DRESSING:

1.  Does not created a detrimental environment to rapid and effective healing (breathable).
2.  May be sterilizable if necessary.
3.  Provides good absorption of fluids thus providing an effective wick to remove these detrimental fluids away from the wound.
4.  Minimizes the opportunity for secondary infections.
5.  Does not damage the surrounding healthy tissue by virtue of its attachment to tissue or hair (adhesives), thus making the situation potentially worse.
6.  Is comfortable in its application or removal.
7.  Does not stick to surrounding tissue, hair or underlying primary wound dressing.
8.  Allows for a quick and easy assessment of the underlying wound or status of the primary wound dressing.
9.  Provides sufficient mechanical protection to the wound.
10.  Does not shed loose material into the wound or interfere with the function of the primary dressing.
11.  Conforms to the anatomical contours of the wound site.
12.  Resists tearing.
13.  Is non-flammable.
14.  Properties remain constant when we, dry or with temperature changes.
15.  Has a long shelf life.
16.  Has minimal bulk and storage space.
17.  Is cost effective.  Able to be washed and reused.
18.  Reduces bio-hazardous waste materials and the associated cost of their removal.
19.  Allows unimpaired motion and range of motion.
20.  Does not impair blood supply by being constrictive.
21.  May be used with any primary wound dressings.

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