{"product_id":"wound-care-basic-dressings-first-aid-non-adherent-dressings-polymem-max-non-adhesive-pad-thick-dressing-all-sizes","title":"Polymem Max Non Adhesive Pad Thick Dressing - All Sizes","description":"\u003ch2\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: large;\"\u003ePolyMem Max Non-Adhesive Pad Dressing Features\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e \u003cul\u003e \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cspan style=\"font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: large;\"\u003eSuper Absorbent:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: large;\"\u003e- 60% more absorbent than standard thickness PolyMem dressings\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: large;\"\u003e- Holds up to 10 times its own weight\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: large;\"\u003e- Quickly absorbs moisture and wound fluid\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: large;\"\u003e- Locks wound fluid inside the dressing, ina gel form, helping to reduce the risk of maceration\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: large;\"\u003e- Saves time and money by reducing the number of dressing changes and extending the time between dressing changes\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cspan style=\"font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: large;\"\u003eFlexible:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: large;\"\u003e- Soft and pliable\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: large;\"\u003e- Conforms to wound shape\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cspan style=\"font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: large;\"\u003eNon-Adherent:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: large;\"\u003e- Will not stick to the wound bed\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: large;\"\u003e- Maintains integrity of healing tissue\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: large;\"\u003e- Will not dehydrate the wound bed\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cspan style=\"font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: large;\"\u003eFunctional:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: large;\"\u003e- Automatically donates moisture or absorbs exudate, depending on the condition of the wound bed and fluid level in the dressing\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: large;\"\u003e- Clinicians can add sterile water or saline to make a faster moisture donor or can allow the dressing to draw fluid to the site as it absorbs fluid into the dressing\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: large;\"\u003e- Helps relieve wound pain, inflammation, edema and bruising while improving comfort\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: large;\"\u003e- Reduce the spread of inflammation into surrounding uninjured tissues without interfering with the robust localized inflammatory response required for healing\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cspan style=\"font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: large;\"\u003eContinuous Cleansing:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: large;\"\u003e- Reduces the need to cleanse wound bed during dressing changes\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: large;\"\u003e- Reduces disruption of newly forming tissues often caused by manual cleansing\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: large;\"\u003e- Saves clinician time usually necessary for dressing changes\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cspan style=\"font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: large;\"\u003eConfigurations:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: large;\"\u003e- PolyMem Max non-adhesive pad dressing is designed to function as primary and\/or secondary dressings\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: large;\"\u003e- This configuration comes with a thin film backing found on other PolyMem dressings\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003e \u003cul\u003e \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cspan style=\"font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: large;\"\u003eEffectively replaces most common categories of dressings, such as:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: large;\"\u003e- Traditional foam and silicone dressings\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: large;\"\u003e- Hydrocolloids\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: large;\"\u003e- Hydrogels\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: large;\"\u003e- Gauze\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: large;\"\u003e- Alginates\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e \u003c\/ul\u003e \u003ch3\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: large;\"\u003eIndications for using PolyMem Max:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e \u003cul\u003e \u003cli\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: large;\"\u003ePressure Ulcers (Stages I - IV)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: large;\"\u003eVenous Ulcers\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: large;\"\u003eAcute Wounds\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: large;\"\u003eLeg Ulcers\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: large;\"\u003eDonor and Graft Sites\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: large;\"\u003eSkin Tears\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: large;\"\u003eDiabetic Ulcers\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: large;\"\u003eDermatologic Disorders\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: large;\"\u003e1st and 2nd Degree Burns\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: large;\"\u003eSurgical Wounds\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: large;\"\u003eFull and Partial-Thickness Wounds\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003e \u003ch2\u003eHow do PolyMem Foam Dressings work?\u003c\/h2\u003e \u003cul\u003e \u003cli\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: large;\"\u003eProvide continuous wound bed cleansing: PolyMem Max membrane contains a mild, nonionic, nontoxic, tissue-friendly cleansing agent that helps maintain a clean wound bed by loosening necrotic tissue, slough and other debris.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: large;\"\u003eOffer impressive wound wicking power: The hydrophilic polyurethane membrane matrix, containing a starch copolymer, draws fluid and debris from the wound bed and swells into a non-adherent gel, which helps reduce the risk of maceration. As the exudate is being absorbed, the membrane matrix expands to fill and conform to wounds.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: large;\"\u003eEncourage wound comfort and improved healing: Additionally, glycerol (also known as glycerin) help ensure non-adherence to the wound bed so that the dressing or filler can be removed without disturbing the wound bed. Glycerol also helps control odor while softening the non-viable tissue.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: large;\"\u003eProvide both a liquid barrier and gas exchange: Except for the cavity filler, the membrane is also covered by a semi-permeable continuous film backing which is optimized for oxygen and moisture vapor permeability and as a barrier to liquids.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e \u003c\/ul\u003e \u003cbr\u003e \u003ch2\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: large;\"\u003eHow to use PolyMem Max Non-Adhesive Dressings?\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e \u003cspan style=\"font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: large;\"\u003eInitial Dressing Application:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003col\u003e \u003cli\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: large;\"\u003ePrepare the wound according to the protocol or as directed by a physician or other ordering clinician.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: large;\"\u003eSelect a PolyMem Max non-adhesive pad dressing so that the membrane is approximately 1\/4\" - 2\" (0.6 – 5 cm) larger than the wound.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: large;\"\u003eApply the dressing film side out and\/or printed side out.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: large;\"\u003eThe dramatic increase in wound fluid may be observed during the first few days. This is not uncommon and indicates that the dressing is working. Helpful Hint: Outlining the wound size on the outside of the dressing helps in determining when a dressing change is needed.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: large;\"\u003eKeep the dressing dry and in place when bathing. Change the dressing if it gets wet.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: large;\"\u003eTopical treatments are not recommended in conjunction \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e \u003c\/ol\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: large;\"\u003eDressing Change:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003col\u003e \u003cli\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: large;\"\u003eChange dressings before the wound fluid, visible through the dressing, reaches the wound margin. Change the dressing immediately if the wound fluid reaches the edge of the membrane pad. For mildly exudating wounds in otherwise healthy patients, dressing can be left on for a recommended maximum of seven days. As with other dressings, more frequent changes may be indicated if the patient has a compromised immune system, diabetes, or infection at the wound site.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: large;\"\u003eGently peel the adhesive film toward the center of the dressing.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: large;\"\u003eRemove the dressing from the wound site. The PolyMem formulated pad will not adhere to the wound bed, usually assuring pain-free dressing changes.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: large;\"\u003eDo not disturb the wound bed. Do not clean the wound bed or flush with saline or water unless the wound is infected or contaminated. PolyMem Max non-adhesive pad dressings contain a wound cleanser and leave no residue. 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