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 relief.1
How the PolyMem formulation works:
All PolyMem dressings effectively cleanse, fill, absorb and moisten wounds throughout the healing continuum.
Key Benefits:
• Modulates inflammatory response.
– By altering the actions of certain nerve endings (nociceptors).2
– Also effective in decreasing bruising, swelling and secondary injury.3 4
• Relieves pain
– PolyMem dressings achieve significant pain relief by inhibiting the nociceptor response both locally and centrally.
– Proven to provide an analgesic effect.2 5
• Debrides the wound.
• Simplified dressing choice.
• Protects from contamination.
• Available in Silver.
• Multiple configurations.
References:
1Denyer 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.
2Beitz 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.
3Cutting KF, Vowden P, and Wiegand C (2015) Wound inflammation and the role of a multifunctional polymeric dressing. Wounds International 6(2): 41–6.
4Benskin 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.
5Kahn 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:
• Abrasions
• Bruising
• First / second–degree burns
• Skin tears
• Surgical wounds
• Trauma wounds
Chronic wounds:
• Diabetic foot ulcers
• Fungating wounds
• Leg ulcers
• Pressure ulcers (stages I–IV)
Specialist wounds:
• Dermatological disorders (e.g. epidermolysis bullosa)
• Donor and graft sites
• Exposed tendons
• Radiotherapy–induced skin damage.
For infected and malodorous wounds use PolyMem Silver
Application Instructions:
See product insert leaflet for full instructions for use.
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.