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- Weight: 0.4 lb
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Dukal Corporation
Ships from MFI Medical
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MPN: 4045
- Phone: (800) 243-0741
Frequently asked questions
Are these Dukal dressings sterile?
Yes, these Dukal Transparent Semi-Permeable Dressings are supplied sterile.
This sterility makes them appropriate for use in managing:
- IV sites
- Minor burns
- Superficial wounds
The dressing creates a protective barrier against external contamination while facilitating moisture vapor transfer necessary for healing.
Is a removable patient label provided?
Yes, these transparent semi-permeable dressings include a valuable feature: a removable patient label.
This label is included to significantly aid in documentation and clinical efficiency, allowing for convenient and accurate record-keeping. You can use it to:
- Document directly on the dressing for clear site identification.
- Transfer the label to the patient chart for accurate medical records.
Is the dressing transparent for monitoring?
Yes, these Dukal dressings are transparent and designed to facilitate easy visual inspection.
This feature allows for:
- Continuous monitoring of the IV site, minor burn, or wound bed.
- Checking for signs of healing or potential complications without removing the dressing.
By allowing monitoring without removal, the transparent, semi-permeable film helps maintain the sterile barrier and minimizes disturbance to the healing process.
Do these dressings provide effective wound protection?
Yes, these Dukal Transparent Semi-Permeable Dressings provide effective wound protection. Their semi-permeable design creates a barrier against contaminants, fostering a clean healing environment while still allowing moisture vapor transfer, which is crucial for supporting natural wound healing processes.
Do these dressings include a convenient patient label?
Yes, the Dukal Transparent Semi-Permeable Dressings feature a removable patient label.
This convenient feature is specifically included to streamline documentation. It allows clinicians to easily transfer necessary patient information onto:
- The dressing itself
- The patient’s medical chart
This design aids in maintaining accurate and efficient record-keeping during medical applications.
What dressing sizes and counts are sold?
The Dukal Transparent Semi-Permeable Dressings are offered in several configurations to accommodate various wound and IV sites. All variants are supplied sterile and individually packaged.
| Size | Dressings Per Box |
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| 1½” x 2” | 100 |
| 2 3/8” x 2¾” | 100 |
| 4” x 4¾” | 50 |
| 6” x 8” | 10 |
Beyond size versatility, these dressings feature an easy two-step application process and include a removable patient label for efficient documentation.
Are these dressings great for securing IV sites?
Yes, these transparent, semi-permeable dressings are ideal for securing and monitoring IV sites, minor burns, and general superficial wounds. They are designed to create an optimal healing environment while ensuring sterility.
Key features include:
- Effective Barrier: The semi-permeable film blocks contamination while allowing essential moisture vapor transfer necessary for healing.
- Visual Monitoring: The transparent material lets healthcare professionals continuously inspect the underlying site (like an IV insertion point or wound bed) without having to remove the dressing.
- Easy Application: Application is quick and efficient thanks to an easy two-step process.
- Documentation Support: Each dressing includes a removable patient label that can be used on the dressing itself or affixed to the patient chart for accurate record-keeping.
- Sterile: All configurations are supplied sterile.
Do these dressings promote optimal healing?
Yes, these Dukal Transparent Semi-Permeable Dressings are engineered to promote an optimal healing environment through their specialized design.
Key features that support the natural healing process include:
- Semi-Permeable Barrier: The film acts as a barrier, effectively keeping external contaminants and bacteria out, while still allowing the essential moisture vapor transfer needed to maintain a balanced, moist wound environment.
- Transparency: The clear material allows for easy, continuous visual monitoring of the wound or IV site without the need to remove or disturb the dressing.
- Sterile and Simple Application: The dressings are supplied sterile and utilize an easy two-step application process, ensuring aseptic placement for effective wound management.
These dressings are suitable for securing IV sites, managing minor burns, and treating superficial wounds.
Is the dressing application simple and efficient?
Yes, these Dukal Transparent Dressings are designed for simple and efficient use. They utilize an easy two-step application process specifically engineered to streamline use in clinical settings, ensuring quick application and reliable protection.
Do these dressings promote optimal healing?
Yes, these Dukal Transparent Semi-Permeable Dressings are engineered to create an optimal, protected environment that supports natural wound healing for IV sites, minor burns, and superficial wounds. They achieve this through several key features:
- Contamination Barrier: The transparent film provides a strong barrier, effectively preventing external contaminants and bacteria from reaching the wound or IV site.
- Optimal Moisture Balance: The dressing is semi-permeable, meaning it allows essential moisture vapor transfer (MVT). This process maintains the precise, balanced, moist environment required for accelerated and natural healing.
- Aseptic Protection: The dressings are supplied sterile, ensuring an aseptic application to minimize the risk of infection from the start.
- Visual Monitoring: The transparency of the material allows for continuous visual assessment of the wound or IV site without requiring dressing removal, which supports an uninterrupted healing process.
Additionally, the design includes an easy two-step application process for efficient placement in clinical settings.