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Description:
Smith & Nephew 66974941 - MELOLIN 10X10CM, 100 PER/BX
Melolin Low-Adherent, Absorbent Dressing, 10cm x 10cm Sterile
Melolin consists of a highly absorbent cotton and acrylic fibre pad which is heat bonded on one side to a very thin perforated polyester film. The film side of the dressing is placed next to the wound.
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Non adherent perforated film which allows for rapid drainage of exudate, reducing trauma to healing tissue
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Cushions and protects to minimise pain on removal
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Easy to cut to shape, retains its integrity when cut
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Safe in use, inert and non-sensitising
Suitable for post-operative and casualty use including:
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Clean and sutured wounds
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Abrasions and lacerations
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Minor burns
Melolin consists of three layers:
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Low adherent perforated film
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Highly absorbent cotton/acrylic pad
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Hydrophobic backing layer
Benefits
Low adherent perforated film
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Allows for rapid drainage of exudate, reducing trauma to healing tissue
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Highly absorbent cotton/acrylic pad
Patient Comfort
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Cushions and Protects
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Comfortable and minimises pain on removal
Easy to cut to shape
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Retains its integrity when cut
Non-sensitising
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Inert and non-sensitising
Delays time to strike through
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Significant improvement in terms of strike through, therefore requiring fewer dressing changes
Indications
A low-adherent absorbent dressing used for the management of a wide variety of light to moderately exuding wounds including clean sutured wounds, abrasions, lacerations and minor burns.
Contraindications / Precautions
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Change dressing daily or more often according to the condition of the wound
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Seek medical advice immediately for all serious wounds and burns, or if redness or discomfort occurs
