Smith & Nephew Anti-Shear Absorbent Dressing Exu-Dry Polyethylene / Rayon / Cellulose 4 X 5 Inch

Anti-Shear Absorbent Dressing Exu-Dry Polyethylene / Rayon / Cellulose 4 X 5 Inch

This anti-shear absorbent dressing is a sterile Exu-Dry wound dressing in a 4 x 5 inch rectangular format. It works well for wound care settings that need a non-adherent dressing with reduced friction and a one-piece multi-layer construction to help streamline dressing changes. The dressing is permeable and non-occlusive, and it is compatible with most topical agents, liquids, and creams.

Good Fit For

• Wound care protocols that call for a non-adherent absorbent dressing
• Settings managing clean or contaminated wounds
• Dressing changes where reduced friction is important
• Workflows using topical agents, liquids, or creams

Key Features

• Anti-shear layer helps reduce shearing, which may help protect fragile granulation tissue
• Non-adherent wound contact supports patient comfort during and between dressing changes
• One-piece multi-layer sealed construction helps eliminate frayed edges, loose threads, and linting
• Permeable, non-occlusive design can be used as a wet or dry dressing on clean or contaminated wounds
• Compatible with most topical agents, liquids, and creams for flexible wound care routines
• 4 x 5 inch rectangular sterile dressing fits applications needing a smaller-format absorbent pad

Applications and Usage

• Covering wounds with a non-adherent absorbent dressing
• Using as a wet dressing on clean or contaminated wounds
• Using as a dry dressing on clean or contaminated wounds
• Applying ointments with a compatible dressing layer
• Replacing non-adherent dressings, gauze, or abdominal pads in appropriate wound care routines

Packaging and Handling

• Packaging: CS.
• Size: 4 X 5 Inch.
• Sterility: Sterile.
• This dressing is sized 4 x 5 inch, so buyers should confirm the wound coverage area needed.
• The dressing is intended for wound coverage where a permeable, non-occlusive format is preferred.
• Compatibility is noted for most topical agents, liquids, and creams, which can support varied dressing protocols.

FAQ

• Can this dressing be used on clean or contaminated wounds? Yes. The dressing is permeable and non-occlusive, so it can be used as a wet or dry dressing on clean or contaminated wounds.
• Does the dressing stick to the wound? No. Exu-Dry is non-adherent to the wound, which can make dressing changes more comfortable for patients.
• What size is this Exu-Dry dressing? This dressing measures 4 x 5 inch and has a rectangular shape.
• Can this dressing be used with creams or topical agents? Yes. Exu-Dry is compatible with most topical agents, liquids, and creams.
• What makes this dressing different from basic gauze or abdominal pads? Exu-Dry is made as a one-piece multi-layer dressing with an anti-shear layer and a non-adherent surface. It is intended to replace non-adherent dressings, gauze, and abdominal pads in appropriate wound care use.

From Exu-Dry by Smith & Nephew.