PolyMem Film Adhesive Dressings
A Unique Multifunctional Polymeric Membrane Dressing, Designed To Facilitate Healing, Relieve Pain And Reduce Inflammation.
PolyMem® dressings are a hydrophilic polyurethane matrix dressing with a mild, non-toxic wound cleanser, a soothing moisturiser, a superabsorbent and a semi-permeable film backing.
The ultra-thin, adhesive-coated urethane film, together with the PolyMem® membrane, provides a breathable yet tough, protective, water-resistant dressing of unsurpassed versatility.
The ultra-thin, adhesive-coated urethane film, together with the PolyMem® membrane, provides a breathable yet tough, protective, water-resistant dressing of unsurpassed versatility.
PolyMem® Oval Film Adhesive Dressings
A variety of oval sizes offer a secure fit for wounds on elbows, knees, and other contoured area of the body where the dressing needs to bend and conform.
PolyMem® Sacral Film Adhesive Dressings
The heart-shaped dressing is designed specifically for use in the sacral region.
PolyMem® Film Adhesive Dressings
The ultra-thin, adhesive-coated urethane film, together with the PolyMem membrane, provides a breathable yet tough, protective, water-resistant dressing of unsurpassed versatility.
Product Benefits
The ONLY dressing of its kind…
When PolyMem® is applied to the wound, the dressing components work individually and synergistically to support wound healing and pain relief¹.
How the PolyMem formulation works:
All PolyMem® dressings effectively cleanse, fill, absorb and moisten wounds throughout the healing continuum.
They also:
By altering the actions of certain nerve endings (nociceptors)²
Also effective in decreasing bruising, swelling and secondary injury³,⁴
PolyMem® dressings achieve significant pain relief by inhibiting the nociceptor response both locally and centrally
Proven to provide an analgesic effect²,⁵
References
1. Denyer J, Agathangelou C, White R, Ousey K, HariKrishna R et al (2015) PolyMem Made Easy. Wounds International. Available at https://www.woundsinternational.com/resources/details/polymem-dressings-made-easy.
2. Beitz AJ, Newman A, Kahn AR et al (2004) A polymeric membrane dressing with antinociceptive properties: analysis with a rodent model of stab wound secondary hyperalgesia. J Pain 5(1): 38–47.
3. Cutting KF, Vowden P, and Wiegand C (2015) Wound inflammation and the role of a multifunctional polymeric dressing. Wounds International 6(2): 41–6.
4. Benskin LL (2016) Polymeric membrane dressings for topical wound management of patients with infected wounds in a challenging environment: A protocol with 3 case examples. Ostomy Wound Manage 62(5): 42–50.
5. Kahn AR (2000) A superficial cutaneous dressing inhibits inflammation and swelling in deep tissues. Pain Med 1(2): 187.
Indications
PolyMem® is indicated for a wide variety of full- and partial- thickness painful wounds including, but not limited to:
Acute wounds
Chronic wounds
Specialist wounds
Applying PolyMem® Film Adhesive Dressings
1. Prepare the wound according to local protocol
2. Select a dressing with the membrane pad (0.6 – 5cm) larger than the wound
TIP: For dry wounds, moisten dressing slightly with sterile water or saline prior to application
3. Apply the dressing film side out (so printing is visible)
4. Secure non-bordered dressings, with either tape, netting, gauze or bandaging
5. Outline the wound on the top of the dressing to determine when to change
NOTE: a dramatic increase in wound fluid may be observed during the first few days due to the fluid attraction. This is not uncommon and indicates that the dressing is working.
Ordering Details
PolyMem Oval Film Adhesive Dressings
A variety of oval sizes offer a secure fit for wounds on elbows, knees, and other contoured area of the body where the dressing needs to bend and conform.
A variety of oval sizes offer a secure fit for wounds on elbows, knees, and other contoured area of the body where the dressing needs to bend and conform.