Medline Sterile Adhesive Surgical Dressing, 8" x 6" with 8" x 3" Pad

Sterile Adhesive Surgical Dressing, 8" x 6" with 8" x 3" Pad

Sterile adhesive surgical dressing helps cover and protect wounds with a nonadhesive sponge pad and cloth silk tape combined in one dressing. It works well for care settings that need a ready-to-use dressing for long surgical incisions, lacerations, abrasions, and invasive lines while helping reduce nursing time. This version measures 8 inch x 6 inch and includes an 8 inch x 3 inch pad for light to medium draining wounds.

Good Fit For

• Long surgical incisions
• Lacerations and abrasions
• Invasive lines
• Wound care for light to medium drainage

Key Features

• Sterile adhesive surgical dressing combines a nonadhesive sponge pad with cloth silk tape for faster application
• Nonadherent contact layer allows free flow of drainage while helping protect the wound site
• Soft, absorbent rayon and cellulose pad suits light to medium draining wounds
• Hypoallergenic tape backing holds the pad in place on 2 sides
• Can be cut to size for added flexibility during dressing selection and application

Applications and Usage

• Covering long post-surgical incision sites
• Dressing lacerations and abrasions that need a nonadherent contact layer
• Managing light to medium drainage at wound sites
• Securing dressings around invasive lines
• Trimming the dressing to fit the wound area when needed

Packaging and Handling

• Packaging: CS.
• Sterility: Sterile.
• Best suited to light to medium draining wounds
• The dressing may be cut to size when a custom fit is needed
• Tape backing secures the pad on 2 sides rather than around the full perimeter

FAQ

• What types of wounds is this surgical dressing intended for? This sterile adhesive surgical dressing is intended for long surgical incisions, lacerations, abrasions, and invasive lines. The absorbent pad is meant for light to medium draining wounds.
• Will the pad stick to the wound? No. The dressing uses a nonadherent contact layer that helps protect the wound site and is designed not to stick to granulating tissue.
• Can this dressing handle wound drainage? Yes. The contact layer permits free flow of drainage, and the rayon and cellulose pad is highly absorbent for light to medium drainage.
• Can the dressing be trimmed for a better fit? Yes. This surgical dressing can be cut to size, which can help when the wound area calls for a more tailored fit.
• How is the pad secured in place? The hypoallergenic tape backing holds the pad in place on 2 sides.

From Medline.