Self-adhesive transparent film dressing made of a semi-permeable polyurethane film which is waterproof and impermeable to bacteria. With a hypoallergenic polyacrylate adhesive, the dressing can be removed atraumatically to avoid wound irritation.
NICE Guidelines (2008) state it is good clinical practice, unless otherwise clinically indicated, to cover a post-operative wound with an appropriate interactive dressing for a period of 48 hours. In the majority of clinical situations a semi-permeable film membrane with or without an absorbent island is preferable.
