Usage Instructions for Sterile Dressings - Non-Woven Type

1. How to Apply
2. Disinfect the wound to stop bleeding, dry it thoroughly, clean the area around the wound, and remove any foreign objects.
3. Select a sterile dressing slightly larger than the protected area to ensure the dressing core fully covers the wound with a margin left for proper adhesion.
4. Align the dressing core with the wound, smooth it out from the center to the edges, and gently press with your fingertips. Avoid air bubbles and wrinkles to ensure the dressing adheres tightly without loosening.
5. Replace the dressing promptly if it becomes soiled or loose to prevent bacterial infection. Do not touch the inner side of the dressing during replacement.

Kanglidi sterile dressings are sterilized by ethylene oxide (EO sterilization). Note: Disinfect and clean your hands before operation to prevent bacteria on your hands from entering the wound.

1. How to Remove
2. Incorrect Removal Methods:

   - Tearing it off quickly, mistakenly believing this reduces pain.

   - Lifting it vertically upward at a 90°angle.

   Both methods generate strong peeling force, which easily pulls the skin. In mild cases, it may strip off the stratum corneum and cause epidermal detachment; in severe cases, it may separate the epidermis from the dermis and result in skin lacerations.

2. Correct Method:

Tear it off in a parallel direction. Initially, rub the edge of the dressing to lift it up. Press the skin gently with one hand, and use the other hand to pinch the edge, then slowly peel off the dressing horizontally at a 180°angle. If the dressing sticks to body hair, tear it off in the direction of hair growth. Prior to removing the entire dressing, peel off the adhesive strips on both sides. This avoids injuring the skin caused by applying force only on one side.

1. How Often Should Sterile Dressings Be Replaced?

Many people ask whether wound dressings need to be replaced:

- For regular use, replace it within 3 days.

- For catheter fixation, replace it within 10 days.

There is no clear regulation on the specific replacement time; it is recommended to follow the doctor's advice. This is a disposable sterile product, so do not reuse it.

1. How to Store Sterile Dressings?

- Avoid storing in high-temperature environments. The suitable temperature range is -5℃ to 40℃.

- Store in a dry, cool, and light-proof environment; avoid direct sunlight.

- If the packaging of the medical dressing is found to be damaged or leaking during storage, do not use it.