Description
Melolin Absorbent Single Dressing 20cm x 10cm
Melolin* consists of a highly absorbent cotton and acrylic fibre pad which is heat bonded on one side to a very thin perforated polyester film. The film side of the dressing is placed next to the wound.
Features
Melolin consists of three layers:
1. Low adherent perforated film
2. Highly absorbent cotton/acrylic pad
3. Hydrophobic backing layer
Benefits
Low adherent perforated film
- Allows for rapid drainage of exudate, reducing trauma to healing tissue
Highly absorbent cotton/acrylic pad
Patient Comfort
- Cushions and Protects
- Comfortable and minimises pain on removal
Easy to cut to shape
- Retains its integrity when cut
Non-sensitising
- Inert and non-sensitising
Delays time to strike through
- Significant improvement in terms of strike through, therefore requiring fewer dressing changes
