Transparent Films
Transparent film dressings are polymer membranes of varying thickness coated on one side with an adhesive. They are impermeable to liquid, water, and bacteria but permeable to moisture vapor and atmospheric gases. Transparency allows visualization of the wound. Indicated for partial-thickness wounds with little or no exudate, wounds with necrosis. May be used as either a primary or secondary dressing. Also used to cover IV sites, donor sites, lacerations, abrasions, and second-degree burns. Available in a wide variety of sizes, both sterile and in non-sterile.
Transparent film dressings are polymer membranes of varying thickness coated on one side with an adhesive. They are impermeable to liquid, water, and bacteria but permeable to moisture vapor and atmospheric gases.
Transparency allows visualization of the wound. Indicated for partial-thickness wounds with little or no exudate, wounds with necrosis, and as both a primary or secondary dressing. Also used to cover IV sites, donor sites, lacerations, abrasions, and second-degree burns. Available in a wide variety of sizes, both sterile and in bulk.
Transparent film dressings feature the following general performance properties and attributes:
• Conformable
• Waterproof
• Impermeable to bacteria and contaminants
• Allows for moisture vapor and oxygen transmission
• Maintains moist wound environment
• Promotes autolytic debridement
• Allows for wound inspection
• Prevents or reduces friction
• Variety of thicknesses and sizes
Transparent films are indicated for use as primary or secondary dressings for wounds with little to no exudate such as stage I and II pressure ulcers, partial-thickness wounds, donor sites, and wounds with necrotic tissue or slough.
Transparent film dressings are not recommended for use on wounds with moderate to heavy exudate.
The following general warnings apply to transparent film dressings. Always refer to manufacturer information for Warnings and Precautions for a specific product.
Not recommended for use on fragile or friable skin.
May become dislodged in high-friction areas.
Requires intact periwound skin for adhesion.
Not for use on infected wounds.
May cause maceration.
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