Best for These Wounds Shallow, low-drainage scrapes or surgical sites Stage I pressure injuries IV and catheter insertion points Donor skin graft areas needing visibility Application Tips & Cautions Apply only to clean, lightly exuding tissue, never over infection or heavy drainage Leave at least a 1-inch adhesive border on intact skin for a leak-proof seal Smooth from center outward to avoid wrinkles that can trap fluid Change every 35 days or sooner if clouding, lifting, or excess exudate appears 4
Style with tall boots, ballet flats, or heels alike
Mechanism of Action: These dressings absorb exudate while maintaining a moist wound environment, which helps to balance moisture levels and protect the wound from further trauma
The fabric should have at least 35% stretch on the cross grain
sometime in the early 20th century, with one of the earliest known recipes for something resembling this dressing appearing in Fannie Farmers Boston Cooking School Cook Book in 1918