Improving patients' experience of dressing removal in practice
Reevell, Geraldine Anders, Tessa
Reevell, Geraldine
Anders, Tessa
Abstract
Repeated application/removal of adhesive dressings and tapes can cause skin stripping in and around wounds, resulting in pain, increased wound size, delayed healing, inflammation and increased risk of infection. Adhesive tapes and dressings are also used widely in many care settings to secure tubes, monitors and drains, while the more fragile skin of children and the elderly is at increased risk of epidermal stripping when adhesive dressings are removed. Here, the authors use a series of case studies to demonstrate how AppeelĀ® Sterile Liquid Sachet and Spray applications (CliniMed Ltd), part of the Appeel Sterile Medical Adhesive Remover range, help with adhesive removal, reducing pain and trauma. This article examines how Appeel Sterile removes dressings, tapes and other medical adhesive appliances quickly and easily from both intact and broken skin, resulting in reductions in pain, trauma, use of analgesia, infection risk, cost of dressings and nursing time. |
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2016
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Reevell, G., Anders, T. & Morgan, T. (2016). Improving patients' experience of dressing removal in practice. Journal of Community Nursing, 30 (5), pp.44-49.