What is PolyMem dressing used for?

PolyMem polymeric membrane range of dressings are multifunctional and can be used on a wide variety of wounds and at different stages of healing. In addition to wound cleansing, debridement and fluid handling, PolyMem can reduce pain, swelling and inflammation to stimulate healing.

Is PolyMem waterproof?

PolyMem® with Film Adhesive Border. PolyMem® with Film Adhesive Border is a water-resistant, bordered, multifunctional wound dressing that continuously cleanses, fills, absorbs and moistens. Helps reduce wound pain and odor.

How often do you change transparent film dressing?

Change every 3-7 days or as necessary. May require a secondary or cover dressing to hold in place.

Does PolyMem have silicone?

PolyMem® Silicone Border dressings combine the patented polymeric membrane formulation of standard PolyMem® dressings with a gentle silicone adhesive border for fragile, sensitive skin.

What is PolyMem for wound care?

A unique multifunctional polymeric membrane dressing, designed to facilitate healing, relieve pain and reduce inflammation. PolyMem® dressings are a hydrophilic polyurethane matrix dressing with a mild, non-toxic wound cleanser, a soothing moisturiser, a superabsorbent and a semi-permeable film backing*.

Is PolyMem antimicrobial?

Antimicrobial polymeric membrane dressing PolyMem® Silver is made from small particle elemental, metallic silver and delivers all the benefits of PolyMem, with the added antimicrobial effect – all without releasing silver into the wound bed. An ideal choice for infected and malodorous wounds.

Is PolyMem good for burns?

Polymem is a novel dressing which has been approved by the FDA for open wounds including burns. Polymem is a hydrophilic polyurethane membrane pad with a semi permeable polyurethane film backing.

How do I remove transparent Island dressing?

Gently press down the adhesive border onto the skin. As indicated by the blue arrows remove the transparent release film on the back of the dressing from the centre outwards. To remove 365 Transparent Island Dressings from the wound, gently peel and lift one corner of the dressing from the skin.

How do you apply PolyMem foam?

PolyMem® is activated when it comes into contact with exudate to cleanse, absorb, fill and moisten the wound to promote healing. To activate the dressing components in dry, non-exuding wounds, e.g. necrotic wounds, moisten the dressing or wound slightly with saline or water prior to application.

How do you apply PolyMem silver dressing?

Applying PolyMem Silver*

  1. Prepare the wound according to local protocol.
  2. Select a dressing with the membrane pad (0.6 – 5cm) larger than the wound.
  3. Apply the dressing film side out (so printing is visible)
  4. Secure non-bordered dressings, with either tape, netting, gauze or bandaging.