When do you change PolyMem dressing?

Ideally, the dressing should be changed before the exudate reaches the wound margin, when it is clinically appropriate, or after no more than seven days. If the dressing becomes saturated, it is important to change it as soon as possible.

How long does PolyMem last?

Clean wound per facility protocol. Place PolyMem® dressing on wound. If infection is present, treat appropriately. Dressing can remain in place for up to seven days….HCPCS Code: A6213.

What does PolyMem dressing do?

PolyMem® dressings can decrease inflammation, pain, and swelling, while continuously cleansing wounds. PolyMem Wic® Silver® Rope is specially designed to speed healing in deep wounds with small openings.

How do you use PolyMem silver dressing?

A suitably sized dressing should be selected which ideally overlaps the wound margin by 1-2 cm in all directions. Once the wound has been cleansed or prepared in accordance with local protocols, the dressing is applied with the film layer facing outwards and held in place with surgical tape or a bandage as appropriate.

What kind of dressing is PolyMem?

A unique multifunctional polymeric membrane dressing, designed to facilitate healing, relieve pain and reduce inflammation. PolyMem® dressings are a hydrophilic polyurethane matrix dressing with a mild, non-toxic wound cleanser, a soothing moisturiser, a superabsorbent and a semi-permeable film backing*.

Is PolyMem antibacterial?

Antimicrobial polymeric membrane dressing PolyMem® Silver is made from small particle elemental, metallic silver and delivers all the benefits of PolyMem, with the added antimicrobial effect – all without releasing silver into the wound bed. An ideal choice for infected and malodorous wounds.

Is PolyMem antimicrobial?

Is PolyMem a foam dressing?

Polymem consists of a hydrophilic pink polyurethane foam sheet about 3 mm thick bonded to a semipermeable polyurethane film.

What is hydrogel dressing used for?

Hydrogels are recommended for wounds that range from dry to mildly exudating and can be used to degrade slough on the wound surface. Hydrogels have a marked cooling and soothing effect on the skin, which is valuable in burns and painful wounds.

Is PolyMem latex free?

Latex content: Latex-Free. Absorbency: Super. Brand: PolyMem® Silver® Feature / Property: Antimicrobial, Flexible, Non-aherent, Reduces disruption and Cleans wound bed, Reduces bioburden.

When do you use hydrogel dressing?

What is the best dressing for an open wound?

Cloth. Cloth dressings are the most commonly used dressings, often used to protect open wounds or areas of broken skin. They are suitable for minor injuries such as grazes, cuts or areas of delicate skin.

What can a polymem dressing be used for?

The PolyMem family of dressings can be used as primary dressings, secondary dressings or a combination of both to support the entire healing continuum. PolyMem dressing configurations are available for use on wounds with dry, slight, moderate, or heavy drainage/exudate.

How big is a polymem silver wound dressing?

PolyMem ® and PolyMem Silver ® wound dressings REF No. Pad Size Per Box Per Case HCPCS Code 1022 1.8″ x 1.8″ 20 ea 5 bx A6209 1044 4.25″ x 4.25″ 15 ea 2 bx A6210 1077 6.5″ x 7.5″ 15 ea 1 bx A6211 1124 4″ x 12.5″ 12 ea 1 bx A6211

How is polymem used to treat wound pain?

RELIEVES PAIN AND SWELLING:Both persistent and procedure-related wound pain are usually relieved by PolyMem’s ability to continually moisten the wound bed. Polymem helps inhibit the nociceptor response, which helps reduce the swelling, pain and inflammation at and around the wound site.

How tall is polymem from H & are healthcare?

Ordering Details Size Product code PIP code NHS code 8cm x 8cm 5033 326-9511 ELA301 10cm x 10cm 5044 326-9503 ELA303 13cm x 13cm 5055 326-9552 ELA305 17cm x 19cm 5077 326-9529 ELA306