Mefix Adhesive Fabric Dressing, 5cm x 10M

Product Information

Mefix is the ideal fixation for dressings, swabs, catheters, and tubes. It provides secure fixation and the adhesive is gentle to the skin. Allows inspection. Self-adhesive. Some moisture evaporation. Reduces pain. Barrier to external contamination DuoDERM Extra thin protects the wound, support debridement and are easy to use. They can be moulded and cut to shape so you can treat difficult areas. It is designed to reduce the risk of further skin breakdown by preventing friction from clothes and bedlinen.

Waseem, M et al. Is there a relationship between wound infections and laceration closure times? International Journal of Emergency Medicine. 2012. 5:32. The porous structure of the nonwoven fabric ensures air and water vapour permeability. The fabric is flexible, conforms well to body contours, and allows body movements when in place. The fabric is non-absorbent and provides a barrier for blood and fluid strikethrough. Moisturising creams such as vitamin E, aloe vera and sorbelene can be used to soften scar and make massage easier Shepherd, M & Starship hospital et al. Lacerations and Wound Closure. https://starship.org.nz/guidelines/lacerations-and-wound-closure/ (viewed 10 May 2022). Armstrong, D et al. Basic Principles of Wound Management. Up To Date.2020. [updated 12/07/2020] (viewed 10 May 2022).

Presentation

Can provide or absorb moisture depending on surrounding tissue. Initially lower temperature providing cooling Consider consultation with local paediatric team when Consider consultation with surgical/plastics team when Jones, V et al. Wound dressings. British Medical Journal (Clinical research ed). 2006. 332(7544), p777–780. https://doi.org/10.1136/bmj.332.7544.777. Do not absorb exudate or maintain moisture. Requires secondary dressing. May induce allergy or delay healing when impregnated The Sydney Children’s Hospitals Network. Wound assessment and management: Practice Guideline. https://www.schn.health.nsw.gov.au/_policies/pdf/2014-9040.pdf (viewed 10 May 2022).

underlying nerve, vessel and tendon damage. This requires assessment of movement while exploring the wound (especially in palmar or hand wounds: see "fight bite") May require secondary dressing. Not recommended in anaerobic infections. Gel can be confused with slough or pus in wound. Must be removed to monitor wound. Unpleasant odour So if you need a durable and long-lasting solution for keeping your bandages or devices in place, then Mefix is the perfect product for you! Benefits of Mefix Dressing Retention Sheet: Initial decontamination of the wound with irrigation is of utmost importance and should be performed prior to dressingIndications: Duoderm is incated for minor burns, abrasions, lacerations, post-operative wounds, stage 1-2 pressure ulcers and lightly exuding leg ulcers. Images sourced from SCHN wound assessment and management guideline. Available from: https://www.schn.health.nsw.gov.au/_policies/pdf/2014-9040.pdf

Perth Children’s Hospital. Wound care. https://pch.health.wa.gov.au/For-health-professionals/Emergency-Department-Guidelines/Wound-care (viewed 10 May 2022). Provide education regarding wound healing, monitoring for signs of infection and scar minimisation strategies, including:

Assessment

For emergency advice and paediatric or neonatal ICU transfers, see Retrieval Services Consider discharge when All wound care including cleaning, irrigation and dressings should be managed with an aseptic technique Wound cleansing/irrigation is important for decreasing bacterial load. Cleansing/irrigating with antiseptics may damage tissue defences and impede healing. The exception is contaminated wounds that may benefit from chlorhexidine 0.05% or povidine-iodine 1% irrigation Hold the syringe just above the top edge of the wound using continuous gentle pressure to flush fluid