Watch the videos below to help support you in cutting and applying dressings in difficult to dress areas
Finger or Toe Cutting and Application (T-Shape)
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- Cut into a ‘H’-shape dressing by cutting out two small squares.
- Place the middle of the dressing under the toe, using the longer piece to wrap around the toe.
- Fold the remaining dressing over the top of the toe and repeat the wrapping process. Use the silicone offcuts to secure.
Finger or Toe Cutting and Application (V-Shape)
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- Cut two V shapes out of a small square dressing.
- Apply one half of the dressing to the top of the hand.
- Push the remaining half between the fingers and secure on the palm.
Fingers or Toes Cutting and Application (H-Shape)
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Toe application video
- Cut into a 'H'-shape dressing by cutting out two small squares
- Place the middle of the dressing under the toe, using the longer piece to wrap around the toe.
- Fold the remaining dressing over the top of the toe and repeat the wrapping process. Use the silicone offcuts to secure.
Feet or Hands Cutting and Application
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- Fold the dressing in half, and cut four evenly spread slits to in the middle of the dressing.
- Place the toes through each of the holes, then secure the dressing to the underside of the foot.
- Pull the dressing tight through to toes and secure to the top of the foot.
Heel, Knee or Elbow Cutting and Application
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- Cut a square out of the corner of a square dressing to form a ‘V’. Keep the silicone offcuts to secure the dressing after application.
- Place the heel into the bottom of the ‘V’ on the cut dressing.
- Wrap the two sides up and around the heel. Use the silicone offcuts to secure.
Palm Cutting and Application
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- Cut a slit approximately 2/3 through the length of the dressing.
- Place the slit over the thumb with the smaller portion on the back of the hand.
- Stick the larger portion of the dressing over the palm, shaping it around the thumb to stick to the smaller section you have already positioned.
Drainage or PEG site Cutting and Application
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- Cut half way into a small square dressing, then add two additional small cuts to make a ‘Y’-shape.
- Apply the dressing over the top of the device before securing the sides underneath the tube.
* vs selected dressings tested in vitro for absorption, retention, fluid handling and adhesion.
1. WHRI9478 MS186_DHF1093 ConvaFoam Superiority Report- Testing between May 2021 – June 2022
2. WHRI8051 MS173 In-vitro Performance Characteristics of ConvaFoam
AP-77685-GBR-ENG-v1(v1.1)
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ConvaFoam™ dressings are indicated to be used as either a primary or a secondary dressing by combining it with our Aquacel® Hydrofiber® range for deeper wounds or wounds with a higher risk of infection.²