Mefix Adhesive Fabric Dressing, 5cm x 10M

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If you’re looking for a versatile and reliable dressing retention sheet, then look no further than Mefix Dressing Retention Sheet! This product can be used in a variety of situations that require the fixation of bandages, cannulas, needles, drains, catheters or any other medical device.

Provide education regarding wound healing, monitoring for signs of infection and scar minimisation strategies, including: 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 Armstrong, D et al. Basic Principles of Wound Management. Up To Date.2020. [updated 12/07/2020] (viewed 10 May 2022).

Consider consultation with local paediatric team when

Mefix is the ideal fixation for dressings, swabs, catheters, and tubes. It provides secure fixation and the adhesive is gentle to the skin. Waseem, M et al. Is there a relationship between wound infections and laceration closure times? International Journal of Emergency Medicine. 2012. 5:32. Shepherd, M & Starship hospital et al. Lacerations and Wound Closure. https://starship.org.nz/guidelines/lacerations-and-wound-closure/ (viewed 10 May 2022). Consider consultation with local paediatric team when Consider consultation with surgical/plastics team when

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 Can provide or absorb moisture depending on surrounding tissue. Initially lower temperature providing cooling 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). Dressing needs washing with soap and water, pat-dried twice daily. Requires application of oil prior to removal, ideally soaked in oil and wrapped in cling film overnight Images sourced from SCHN wound assessment and management guideline. Available from: https://www.schn.health.nsw.gov.au/_policies/pdf/2014-9040.pdf Moisturising creams such as vitamin E, aloe vera and sorbelene can be used to soften scar and make massage easier Perth Children’s Hospital. Wound care. https://pch.health.wa.gov.au/For-health-professionals/Emergency-Department-Guidelines/Wound-care (viewed 10 May 2022).