PolyMem Non-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
PolyMem® Non Adhesive Dressings
The optimal choice when cutting dressings to size and taping or tapeless is your preferred method of application. Use as a combined primary and secondary dressing or as a secondary dressing.
Polymem® Finger and Toe Non-Adhesive Dressings
This configuration is specially designed for use on fingers and toes. Appropriate for use as a combined primary and secondary dressing or as a secondary dressing.
PolyMem® Tube Non-Adhesive Dressings
This configuration is pre-cut to enhance patient comfort and help clinicians easily apply the dressing to the tube site. PolyMem dressings do not shed fibres.
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® Non-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 Non-Adhesive Dressings
The optimal choice when cutting dressings to size and taping or tapeless is your preferred method of application. Use as a combined primary and secondary dressing or as a secondary dressing.
The optimal choice when cutting dressings to size and taping or tapeless is your preferred method of application. Use as a combined primary and secondary dressing or as a secondary dressing.