Overview
Smith & Nephew Melolite Dressing 10cmx7.5cm Single Unit
Melolite Low Adherent Absorbent Dressings
Melolite consists of a highly absorbent cotton and acrylic fibre pad which is heat bonded on one side to a very thin perforated polyester film.
The film side of the dressing is placed next to the wound.
Features:
Melolite consists of three layers:
1) Low adherent perforated film
2) Highly absorbent cotton/acrylic pad
3) Hydrophobic backing layer
Benefits:
Low adherent perforated film
Allows for rapid drainage of exudate, reducing trauma to healing tissue.
Highly absorbent cotton/acrylic pad
Patient Comfort
Cushions and Protects
Comfortable and minimises pain on removal
Easy to cut to shape
Retains its integrity when cut.
Safe In Use:
Inert and non-sensitising
Delays time to strike through:Significant improvement in terms of strike through, therefore requiring fewer dressing changes.
Indications:
Melolite is suitable for post-operative and casualty use, in particular for:
Clean and sutured wounds
Abrasions and lacerations
Minor burns


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