What is Comfeel used for?
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 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 leave a Comfeel dressing on?
The dressing can stay on for up to 7 days depending on the specific wound characteristics. Comfeel Plus Transparent can be used as a primary as well as a secondary dressing.
How do you use Comfeel plus hydrocolloid dressing?
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. Put on the protective masks and goggles. A Fit Test may be required depending on the type of mask used.
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.
How do hydrocolloid dressings work?
Hydrocolloids are occlusive, waterproof dressings that are generally indicated for superficial wounds with low amounts of drainage. These fancy bandages create a matrix over the wound, acting as a scab, allowing the body to retain healing fluids and protecting the wound.
What is Comfeel made of?
Product composition Comfeel Plus consists of moisture absorbing sodium carboxymethylcellulose (CMC) particles encapsulated in a synthetic, elastic and sticky mass. Calcium alginate has been added to the dressing to increase absorption. The top film is a semi-permeable polyeurethane film.
What kind of dressing is Comfeel?
Comfeel ® Plus Transparent is a thin and flexible hydrocolloid dressing.
How does Comfeel plus work?
Product description Comfeel Plus Transparent hydrocolloid dressing is the thin and flexible solution for sealing and healing no-to-low exuding wounds. The semi-permeable top film allows for evaporation corresponding to the level of exudate, but keeps bacteria and water from entering the wound.
What is a Comfeel dressing?
Comfeel® Plus Transparent Dressing is a comfortable, flexible hydrocolloid adaptable to wound and body contours. Clear dressing allows visual inspection without disturbing the wound.
How does comfeel plus work?
A:Comfeel Plus delivers the protection you expect from a hydrocolloid dressing. With the 3-piece non-touch system you get an easy and aseptic application, which means you can apply the dressing without touching the adhesive part of the dressing, reducing risk of contamination and infection.
What is the product description of comfeel?
Product description. Usage. Comfeel Plus Transparent can be used for management of no-to-low exuding chronic wounds and superficial acute wounds in the final stages of wound healing. Comfeel Plus Transparent may be used for superficial burns, superficial partial-thickness burns, donor sites, post-operative wounds and skin abrasions.
What is comfeel dressing used for?
Comfeel® Plus Transparent dressing (thin) Comfeel® Plus Transparent – promotes moist wound healing by sealing and protecting of the wound. Excellent support for closure of wounds. Flexibility to dress any part of the body. Transparency to allow for wound inspection without dressing change.
Is comfeel easy to apply and remove?
Comfeel is easy to apply and remove, even with gloves and ensures easy monitoring. How to cut Comfeel Plus Transparent Ensure that the skin is completely dry before applying the product.