What is Comfeel plus?
Comfeel Plus Transparent is a thin and flexible hydrocolloid dressing. It can be used for treatment of no-to-low exuding chronic wounds and superficial acute wounds in the final stages of wound healing.
What is Comfeel plus ulcer dressing?
Comfeel® Plus Ulcer Dressing is a hydrocolloid dressing combined with an alginate for low to moderate levels of exudate. • Color guide indicates best time to change dressing. • No-touch application system for ease of use. • Maintains a moist environment. • Flexible and smooth.
What is Comfeel?
Comfeel Plus hydrocolloid dressings provide a moist wound healing environment and help protect the wound in the final stages of wound healing. The top film is water- and bacteria proof to help protect the wound from external factors and smooth to help reduce friction.
When do you use Comfeel?
Comfeel Plus Ulcer Dressing can be used in the management of low to moderate exuding venous leg ulcers, pressure ulcers, superficial burns, superficial partial – thickness burns, donor sites, postoperative wounds and skin abrasions. It can also be used to rehydrate necrotic tissue, which is then removed by autolysis.
Is Comfeel good for burns?
Comfeel Plus Transparent may be used for superficial burns, superficial partial-thickness burns, donor sites, post-operative wounds and skin abrasions. The dressing can stay on the wound for up to 7 days depending on the specific wound characteristics.
When do you remove Comfeel dressing?
All caesarean wounds are covered with a ‘Comfeel’ dressing. This dressing is removed by the patient at home usually 3 weeks after surgery. It is best removed after a shower – lift one corner & slowly pull the dressing away from the skin. It may pull a bit on any hair but will not damage the healing wound.
Is Comfeel a hydrocolloid dressing?
Comfeel Plus is soft, comfortable and discrete hydrocolloid dressing that is easy to apply and remove. The user-friendly design allows for intuitive handling and easy aseptic application – even when wearing gloves.
How long can you wear hydrocolloid patches?
There’s no real harm in using hydrocolloid bandages on pimples. These are waterproof bandages and can be washed over without being removed, so they can be left in place for up to 3-5 days, allowing for healing of acne lesions under the bandages.
How do you use Comfeel plus transparent dressing?
Cut to fit areas where skin is at risk. Remember to cut before removing the protective papers. Consider aseptic technique during handling and apply with the adhesive side of the product facing the skin. Gently swipe your fingers on the product to make it adhere to the skin.
Can I put hydrocolloid on open wound?
Hydrocolloid dressings are not suitable for all types of wounds. In particular, these dressings should not be used on wounds that are infected or require drainage. Hydrocolloid dressings are not ideal for wounds that require regular assessing as it can be difficult to see the wound without removing the dressing.