OPSITE◊ POST-OP Transparent Waterproof Dressings
A low allergy post-operative film dressing featuring a low-adherent absorbent pad and bacterial barrier film, which may help protect incisions from surgical site infection1-3
Post-operative care for closed surgical incisions
Medical guidelines for post-operative care recommend using a dressing designed to promote moist wound healing when left in place for the indicated period, with the wound subject to continual assessment.4
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Citations
- Leal A, et al. Wounds UK. 2008;4:31-37.
- Smith+Nephew 2018. Internal Report. RD/18/042.
- Smith+Nephew 2018. Internal Report. PSS305.
- National Institute for Health ad Clinical Excellence. Surgical site infection: Prevention and treatment. Clinical guidelines NG125; 2019.
- Smith+Nephew 2009. Internal Report. DS/08/149/R3.
- Smith+Nephew 2001. Internal Report. PS/WR/01/11/003.
- Richardson M. Poster presented at: Royal Society of Medicine Services International Congress and Symposium, Series No.179 1991; Harlow, Essex, UK.
- Bhattacharyya M, et al. Wounds UK. 2005;13(4):30-34.
- Jester R, et al. J Orthopaedic Nursing 2000; 4: 71-77.