Description It is ideal as a wound contact layer for burns, abrasions and other wounds with superficial skin loss. It reduces the risk of granulation tissue growing through the dressing, decreasing trauma on removal.
Ingredients Cuticerin is an impregnated dressing made of a smooth acetate fabric, with a defined mesh size, coated with a water repellent ointment containing petrolatum, paraffin and Eucerite.
Direction Peel down at chevron seal.
Remove dressing with forceps or gloved hand.
Put the dressing smoothly on the wound.
Use an appropriate absorbent secondary dressing to handle excess exudate if appropriate.
Retain the dressing using a bandage or adhesive material, e.g. Fixomull or Hypafix.