The world of wound dressings can be confusing, especially if you’re not sure what best suits your needs.
Waterproof wound dressings are ideal for those who shower regularly and need to keep their wound clean and protected for effective healing.
We discover the benefits of waterproof wound dressings below.
1. Waterproof wound dressings can help your wound stay protected
Waterproof wound dressings can protect you against water and other contaminants by creating a secure barrier.
This protection can be helpful when you need to shower and can help reduce the risk of infections.
2. They’re designed to last
Waterproof wound dressings are designed to stay in place, which reduces the need for frequent wound changes. This means that they can be less disruptive to your healing process.
They’re also flexible and designed to conform to the curves of your body so that you can just focus on healing without worrying about the wound getting wet or infected.
Opsite Post-Op Waterproof Dressing 6.5 x 5cm comes in a 5 Pack and each dressing is designed to last up to seven days, which means that fewer dressing changes are needed.
3. They can help your wound heal
Wounds need time to heal. An ideal waterproof wound dressing can help manage your moisture levels around the wound while keeping excess fluids out.
Opsite Post-Op Waterproof Dressings 6.5 x 5cms are made with a highly breathable film, which can promote moist wound healing 1. They also include a bacteria-proof top film to protect you from infections 2.
OPSITE Post-Op waterproof dressings also include a low adherent pad, which minimises the trauma to your wound after you remove the dressing 3.
They’re also conformable 4, which means you can shape them how you want and include a low-allergy adhesive to reduce the likelihood of an allergic reaction 5.
Still not sure about waterproof dressings? Visit your local Blooms The Chemist and chat to our friendly team about your wound dressing options. They’d be happy to help.
Always read and follow the directions for use. As with all adhesive products, apply and remove carefully from sensitive or fragile skin. Seek medical advice immediately for all serious wounds and burns, or if redness or discomfort occurs.
This is a sponsored article in partnership with Smith & Nephew. You can find more of their products here.
References
1Smith+Nephew 2009. OPSITE POSTOP Dressing Physical Properties. Internal Report. DS/08/149/R3.
2 Bhattacharyya M, Bradley H, Holder S, Gerber B. A prospective clinical audit of patient dressing choice for post-op arthroscopy wounds . Wounds UK. 2005;13(4):30-34.
3Smith+Nephew 2018. OPSITE POST-OP Film Bacterial Barrier Justification. Internal Report. RD/18/042.
4. Uzun M, Anand S, Shah T. Structural Conformability and Fluid Uptake Properties of Smart Wound Dressings. Adv Skin Wound Care. 2013;80:163-168.
5. IQVIA Scan Data - Traditional wound healing water protective adhesive dressings Feb 2022