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Nov 27, 2011 6:00 AM
When one is treating wounds, abrasions, lacerations, scalds, pressure sores and ulcerations it is important that the dressing be comfortable for the patient. Large dressings, bulky dressings and stiff dressings are uncomfortable no matter where they are placed. Many of this variety do not stay on because

they are so bulky or stiff. Those that do remain intact often do so at the discomfort of the patient. I am sure we’ve all experienced that breath-stopping moment when a healthcare professional or caregiver literally rips the bandage from a wound area causing the already-sensitive skin surrounding the wound to become inflamed. Many such dressings must be changed at least once a day. The frequency of the dressing change only serves to further abrade the skin to which the adhesive of the bandage is attached.
Thanks to medical technology companies like Interdry have created dressings which have alleviated a lot of pain. These dressings first of all do not need to be changed daily. Many of them can be left on for up to a week. This cuts down on labor and materials costs and discomfort associated with dressing changes.
Moreover, products like Interdry dressing help speed up the process of wound healing. A healin substance called Ionic Silver Complex is soaking into the dressing pad. This provides a healing balm for the wound, ulceration, scald, laceration or abrasion beneath it. The knitted polyester textile is woven. It forms the pad has a vapor barrier much like the shield in a baby’s disposable diaper. This shield keeps moisture from accumulating on the wound, thus speeding up the healing process and preventing contamination of the wounded area.

The dressing is flexible and soft so it bends around the wound area. It is light weight and non bulky making it comfortable for the wearer. The soft, knitted material of the dressing keeps it from rubbing the wounded area and creating abrasions.
The surface of the dressing is waterproof so the patient can shower with the bandage on without fear of getting the wounded area damp.
Those who used products from companies like Interdry praised the lightness and thinness of the products. The wound healed faster thanks to ionic http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Silver embedded in the fibers of the dressing. They liked the variety of large and small dressings and by-the-roll products.
High praise was given to the self-adhesive which kept the bandage securely in place. The adhesive was very effective yet able to be removed gently without producing those hated breath-stopping abrasions!
Huge compliments were received by companies like Interdry for products which wicked moisture from the wound area while still keeping the wound moist for healing and for the removal of odors associated with wound treatment. The fact that antiseptic creams and antibacterial ointments were not required made products like http://www.saveritemedical.com/product/interdry-ag-textile-w-silver-complex-10inx12ft-roll.html dressings economical and labor-friendly.
Patients who used products like Interdry dressings noted that wounds, lacerations, abrasions, ulcerations and scalds cleared up more quickly. There was less evidence of infection or inflammation and the dressings were more comfortable and—thankfully—less painful to remove and replace!

Posted by winstonwalle128 | Nov 27, 2011 6:00 AM | Add a comment
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