Smith et nephew MELOLIN 25 x Low adherent wound dressing 5x5cm

• Melolin * Compress absorbent nonadherent
• Melolin * is a highly absorbent cotton and acrylic on polyester film perforated, ultra-thin fusing on the side in contact with the wound.

Characteristic

Melolin consists of three layers

• non-adherent perforated film to the wound
• a swab of cotton and acrylic fibers hydrophilic
• an outer hydrophobic polyester

Benefits

Non-adherent perforated film
Facilitates rapid drainage of the wound exudate permeable
Protects the granulation tissue which does not adhere upon removal of the pad.
Compress cotton / acrylic
Absorbs exudate and bleeding
Protects the wound against shocks
Sheet hydrophobic
Protects the pad of dirt outside
Easy to cut to measure
Retains its integrity even cut.
High tolerance
Inert and non-sensitizing
Prolongs the life of the dressing
Facilitates the flow of exudate through the dressing which reduces the frequency of renewal.

Use

Compress Melolin * is useful in surgery and emergencies, including:

• Own wounds and sutured
• Abrasions and lacerations
• Minor burns