EmFilm – Vapour Permeable Adhesive Film Dressing (10cm x 25cm)

Vapour-Permeable Adhesive Film Dressings are a range of sterile, self-adhesive, showerproof, transparent film wound dressings. Film Dressings are made from a latex free, semi-permeable polyurethane film membrane, coated with a hypoallergenic acrylic adhesive.

Vapour Permeable Adhesive Film Dressing

Indications for Use:
• Acute wounds with low levels of exudate.
• Superficial cuts and abrasion.
• Clean, closed, post-operative wounds.
• Minor burns.
• Donor sites.
• Chronic wounds with low levels of exudate.Preparation:
• Use existing clinical protocols to clean/debride the wound in preparation for the application of film dressings.
• Ensure that the skin surrounding the wound is clean, dry, and free from grease or soap substances.
• The clipping of hair at the wound site may improve dressing adhesion, shaving is not recommended.
• Select a dressing that is of a suitable size and shape.
• Choose the dressing size large enough to provide a margin that adheres to dry healthy skin around the wound site.Dressing Application:
• Peel the backing paper liner from the dressing to expose the dressing and adhesive border.
• Position the dressing centrally over the wound.
• Gently press down the adhesive border onto the skin surround the wound.
• Remove the surrounding border strips to secure dressing on skin.
• Smooth the entire dressing from centre towards the edges using gentle pressure to enhance adhesion. Without disturbing the dressing, observe the wound daily for signs of infection or other complications (or as recommended by healthcare professional).Dressing Removal:
• To remove Rocaille vapour-permeable adhesive film dressings from the wound, gently peel and lift one corner of the dressing from the skin.
• Support the skin whilst peeling the dressing off by stretching the film horizontally and in direction of hair growth. As the film is stretched, the adhesive releases and the film turns an opaque white colour.
• Care should be taken to avoid skin damage with repeated applications, or on patients with fragile skin.
• Clean the wound in order to remove any remaining exudate before wound assessment or the application of new dressings.

• Breathable dressing.
• Impermeable to fluids, bacteria, and viruses to reduce the risk of wound infection.
• Allow good moisture vapour exchange.
• Transparent film allows observation of wound and surrounding skin.
• Facilitate wound healing.
• Provide a moist wound healing environment.
• Enable patients to shower with their dressings in place.
• Protect newly forming tissue to aid wound healing.
• Prevent contamination by dirt or bacteria, thus reduce the risk of wound infection.
• Latex Free
• Sterile
• Hypoallergenic