| Duoderm Signal dressings are among the most | | | | the touch. Never dry with a cloth, as this can |
| technologically-advanced wound care systems on | | | | create further irritation and can also introduce |
| the market today. They offer gentle, pain-free | | | | new bacteria into the area. |
| care for wounds of all types, something that | | | | 3) Remove the protective film. Make sure that |
| anyone who has ever experienced a serious | | | | you don't touch the surface of the wound |
| wound knows is crucial. | | | | dressing when you do. |
| Wounds are extremely painful, no matter how | | | | 4) Place the dressing over the wound. Make |
| they originate. Whether it's a healing burn, an | | | | sure that the dressing is centered over the middle |
| abrasion or laceration resulting from an accident, | | | | of the wound's circumference. If the wound is |
| bed sores or a diabetic sore, dressing and | | | | uneven, as many are, choose a Duoderm wound |
| re-dressing persistent wounds hurts. It's one of | | | | dressing that most closely resembles the shape |
| the most stressful aspects of the healing process. | | | | of the wound. Dressings come in round, oval, |
| Easing this painful process was the goal in creating | | | | square and triangular shapes, as well as ones that |
| the Duoderm line of wound care products. | | | | can be cut to fit. Press gently on the borders of |
| Duoderm products are made with the patient in | | | | the dressing to adhere. |
| mind, and are gentle to apply and remove. The | | | | One of the biggest advantages of the Duoderm |
| pain associated with the application of wound | | | | wound care system is the length of wear time. |
| dressings is greatly reduced with Duoderm wound | | | | Dressings can be worn between three and seven |
| dressings in comparison to most standard wound | | | | days, depending on the product and type of |
| care products. This contributes to a better | | | | wound. Longer wear time means faster healing |
| wound care experience overall, and minimizes the | | | | and less need to go through the painful process |
| stress associated with application and removal. | | | | of dressing removal. |
| Proper application of Duoderm Signal dressings will | | | | Duoderm Signal dressings do not stick to the |
| help maximize the level of wear comfort, and will | | | | wound area itself. Therefore, the pain generally |
| also significantly enhance the healing process. To | | | | associated with removal is greatly reduced or |
| apply: | | | | absent. To remove: |
| 1) Clean the wound. Wash your hands first. | | | | 1) Wash your hands. |
| Then, follow the instructions given by your doctor | | | | 2) Gently lift the border of the dressing. |
| for cleaning, if any. Most wounds can be cleaned | | | | Continue lifting at the border until you can gently |
| gently and effectively using a mild, fragrance-free | | | | pull of the rest of the dressing. |
| antibacterial liquid cleanser or professional-brand | | | | 3) Dab off any excess liquid. A wound that has |
| surgical scrub solution and a clean cloth. A sterile | | | | not completely healed may bear some residue |
| saline-solution is also a good alternative. Check | | | | (pus or exudate). This should be dabbed away |
| with your doctor if you are unsure. Always | | | | gently, preferably with sterile gauze rather than a |
| avoid any vigorous rubbing, and rinse away | | | | washcloth. |
| cleansers under running water rather than with a | | | | 4) Clean the wound as per the first step in |
| wet cloth, which can introduce more irritants and | | | | applying Duoderm Signal dressings. |
| bacteria into the newly-cleansed wound. Avoid | | | | Check with your doctor beforehand to determine |
| alcohol-based products which can dry and | | | | whether or not you need to apply a new |
| severely irritate the wound and surrounding skin. | | | | Duoderm Signal dressing after removing the old |
| 2) Allow the area to air dry. Duoderm Signal | | | | one. |
| dressings will adhere best to skin that isn't wet to | | | | |