Nurses , what is it called and where can i get it?

Mandles

I used to work in a nursing home and we used to put this stuff on people who were starting to get bed sores. It is like a large see through plaster that is really thin and like a second skin. I think it may have tiny dots in to let skin breath. Feels a bit like silicone when on.

I really want to know what they are called and want to buy some. Even just a name would be great. Thanks in advance.

clairet1961

i think you mean tegaderm??

juliespencer

http://www.dressings.org/Dressings/tegaderm.plu.html

Mandles

clairet1961 wrote: »

i think you mean tegaderm??

Thats the stuff! Many thanks

Also thanks for the link. Brilliant.

hungrynurse_2

depends on who its for, if its for someone who gets free prescriptions, get it prescribed by GP, district or practice nurse can advise what your local PCT prefers