How to Change Duoderm Dressing

Colloid type dressings, such as DuoDERM brand, are commonly used on skin ulcers, superficial wounds and slow-healing wounds. The dressing comes packaged in sheets and you can buy them from your local drugstore. Change dressings about every three days or as directed by a physician.

Things You'll Need

• Protective gloves
• Antibacterial soap
• Hydrogen peroxide (3%)
• Antibiotic ointment
• Scissors
• Tape

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Instructions

• 1

  Put on protective gloves before starting to change the dressing.

• 2

  Clean the wound site with either hydrogen peroxide or antibacterial soap, then dry the area.

• 3

  Apply antibiotic ointment to the wound, if your doctor recommends, leaving the surrounding area clear.

• 4

  Cut the dressing about one-half to one inch over the border of the wound.

• 5

  Peel the adhesive backing off the DuoDERM dressing and apply to the wound. You also can use tape to further secure the dressing.