Description
Atrauman Silicone Dressing by Hartmann is expertly crafted to serve as a non-adherent wound contact layer, minimizing pain and trauma during dressing changes. This soft and thin dressing is ideal for managing a variety of wound types, including superficial, acute, and chronic wounds with slight to moderate exudate. It is also suitable for non-exuding wounds and sensitive skin.
Key Features
- Material Composition: Made from a conformable polyethylene terephthalate (PET) mesh, it is coated on both sides with a polydimethylsiloxane-based silicone gel. This design ensures that the dressing does not stick to the wound bed, allowing for gentle removal.
- Exudate Management: The dressing is permeable to exudate, enabling fluid to pass through to a secondary absorbent dressing, making it highly effective in wound management.
- Versatile Use: It can be used as a primary dressing in combination with an absorbent secondary dressing or as a protective layer before applying secondary or negative pressure dressings.
Applications
Atrauman Silicone Dressing is suitable for use on fragile, painful, acute, and chronic wounds, including:
- Skin tears
- Abrasions
- Lacerations
- Vascular ulcers
- Post-operative wounds
- Pressure ulcers (grades 2-3 with exudate)
- Graft donor and recipient sites
- Minor burns
- Sweat-induced lesions
Benefits
- Gentle Adherence: Adheres securely to dry surfaces without sticking to moist wound beds.
- Customizable Fit: Can be cut to size, allowing it to closely fit wound contours and maintain wound edge softness.
- Protection: Protects granulation tissue and can remain in place for up to 7 days, as clinically appropriate.
Usage Instructions
Each dressing is single-use, sterile, and individually sealed, intended for professional healthcare settings. Available in various sizes, it offers flexibility to meet specific wound care needs:
- 5 cm x 7 cm (packs of 10)
- 7.5 cm x 10 cm (packs of 5 or 10)
- 10 cm x 20 cm (packs of 5)
- 20 cm x 30 cm (packs of 5)
Precautions
Not recommended for individuals with known sensitivity or allergy to silicone. In cases of infection, an appropriate antimicrobial dressing should be used.
Atrauman Silicone Dressing provides a reliable solution for effective wound care, enhancing healing while reducing discomfort during dressing changes.
