Cosmopor patch: description, advantages and dimensions

October 13, 2018
Traumatology and surgery
Tatyana Andreeva

Human skin performs barrier functions. But there are situations when she herself needs protection. This could be a serious operation or a minor household injury, burn, or cut. In this condition, the skin ceases to cope with its tasks, and therefore the risk of infection and the development of dangerous complications increases. The Cosmopore E patch is designed to reliably protect the skin in such situations. We will tell you more about this medical product, its method of use and its benefits in this article.

About company

The manufacturer of the patch is the German company Paul Hartmann. This is a global company with a century-old history, specializing in the manufacture of medical supplies and patient care products. Hartmann has been developing and producing new medical products since 1885. The company is constantly improving and introducing the latest technologies into production. Therefore, even the simplest products (bandages, bandages, plasters) are transformed, becoming more convenient to use and ergonomic. It should also be noted that, in addition to the main protective properties, the company’s products also perform a healing function.

Patch

One of such effective and simple means for caring for damaged skin is the sterile self-adhesive postoperative plaster “Cosmopore E”. It is a rectangular bandage with adhesive edges and a soft, moisture-absorbing pad in the middle. The patch performs several tasks:

Prevents access to the wound by pathogenic microorganisms.
Protects skin from irritation and mechanical damage.
Absorbs wound secretions while allowing the skin to breathe, which promotes rapid healing.

The Cosmopore E patch is easy to use and can be used not only in medical institutions, but also at home. After all, it is considered universal and helps not only after operations, but also in case of household injuries.

Compound

Base – non-woven polyester; adhesive surface – synthetic rubber glue without rosin;
Absorbent pad – absorbent viscose; coating – polyethylene micromesh; protective layer - silicone-treated paper with a mark where the bandage was opened.
The wound pad consists of two layers: a layer in contact with the wound and an absorbent layer. — the layer in contact with the wound consists of polyethylene, which prevents adhesion to the wound. The absorbent layer consists of viscose, which allows the exudate to be absorbed.

Advantages

The Cosmopor E patch has a number of undeniable advantages:

It is made of natural breathable materials.
The absorbent pad on the inside of the patch does its job well, but does not stick to injured skin.
The adhesive base applied to the edges creates a reliable fixation, so the Cosmopore E patch does not cause allergic reactions or irritation.
In addition, it adheres well to the skin, but is easily removed without damaging the skin or leaving marks.
During production, the postoperative dressing is individually packaged and remains sterile until it is used.
It should be noted that the Cosmopore E adhesive plaster is produced taking into account injuries of various sizes, as well as the fact that the need for the product may be different.

The variety of forms of release of the bandage is a great advantage. "Cosmopor" can be purchased in pharmacies from the smallest size (7.2 x 5 cm) to the largest (35 x 10 cm). In addition, the patch is sold not only in whole packages, but also individually.

Alginate dressings

These dressings are made from seaweed and are similar in structure to glass wool. The dressings contain calcium or sodium alginate, which turns into a gel upon contact with liquid.

Alginates are natural polysaccharides. The main source of alginates in nature is seaweed of the genus Laminaria, where they are contained in the form of alginic acid salts, mainly sodium alginate.

These dressings are suitable for use in deep wounds and pockets. They perfectly absorb large amounts of liquid and bacteria. In the form of a gel, they do an excellent job of soaking necrosis, fibrin and crusts of dead tissue. That is why such dressings are used to treat bedsores and chronic wounds of 3-4 degrees.

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Symptomatic treatment

Nowadays such bandages are made with reinforcement. This is necessary so that the alginate particles do not disintegrate and remain in the wound. If using a non-reinforced dressing, the wound can be irrigated to remove alginate particles. Alginate is not absorbed and is quickly washed off with saline solution.

The alginate dressing must be secured on top with another dressing. It can be a film bandage, hydrogel or sponge. The alginate dressing can also be covered with napkins and secured with a self-adhesive bandage.

If you are using an alginate dressing on a very wet wound, it can be used dry. If the wound is dry and covered with necrosis, then the alginate is pre-moistened with saline solution. This is necessary to restore a moist environment to the wound.

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Varieties

The manufacturer produces several types of adhesive plasters for healing wounds, cuts and postoperative sutures, which differ in their composition, size and other characteristics:

“Cosmopor Antibacterial” with silver is a waterproof sterile plaster that perfectly protects injuries from the penetration of various bacteria and infections.
Hydrofilm – ideal for minor cuts and burns, as well as dry surgical wounds. This patch is transparent and semi-permeable.
Hydrofilm + – has a moisture-absorbing wound pad that serves as protection during washing and showering.
On a roll – used for securely fastening catheters, as well as for fixing various dressings.

The Cosmoport patch is excellent for use after caesarean section. It protects the seam perfectly. In addition, such a postoperative dressing allows you to shower without removing or peeling it off. This reliable and effective use speeds up wound healing and healing.

A special advantage of the Hydrofilm adhesive plaster is that its transparent base allows you to monitor how the injury is healing. This helps the doctor monitor the healing process and prevent infection. Most often, Hydrofilm is prescribed for epithelization of an injury.

The Cosmopor postoperative plaster allows you to speed up the process of suture resorption, and its absorbent lining absorbs ichor or other discharge from the wound.

Ointment mesh dressings

Mesh dressings are mesh of varying thickness, coated with ointments with different effects. Such dressings do not absorb exudate (liquid that is released from tissues), but can perfectly maintain a moist environment. This prevents the wound from drying out and protects it from sticking. The dressings can be used either alone or in combination with other dressings, such as simple gauze bandages.

In this case, you can put a mesh bandage on the bottom of the wound, and use gauze or other dressings to absorb the discharge from above.

Most often, ointment mesh dressings are used to treat superficial smooth wounds and grade 2 bedsores.

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Atrauman Ag (Atrauman Ag)

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Lomatuell H

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Indications for use and sizes

Cosmopor medical dressings are widely used in surgical and traumatology practice. They are especially effective in the postoperative period in the presence of discharge and bleeding. In addition, positive results were noted during the use of patches in the treatment of bedsores in bedridden patients, as well as for the treatment of inflamed trophic ulcers. The main areas of use of patches are surgery and traumatology. But the use of “Cosmopor” is also possible at home for various injuries and wounds.

Before purchasing a bandage for self-use, you need to determine the size of the wound in order to choose the right product for yourself. On the shelves of pharmaceutical markets and pharmacies you can find different sizes of Cosmopor patches:

7.2 × 5cm;
15 × 6 cm;
10 × 8 cm;
15 × 8 cm;
20 × 8 cm;
20 × 10 cm;
25 × 10 cm;
35 × 10 cm.

The packaging must be opened in the place specified by the manufacturer. After this, the patch is carefully removed and attached to the injured area of skin. In this case, the pad should completely cover the wound. The adhesive plaster should be changed individually, but at least once every 3 days.

Usage

It is important to choose the right cosmopore dressing according to the size of the wound. When applying the patch, the following recommendations must be observed:

Holding the package with the patch by the edges, you must carefully open it.
The patch should be removed from the packaging, and then the paper layer on one side should be removed.
The bandage is carefully fixed on the edge of the wound and smoothed, lightly pressing the skin.
After this, the paper layer on the other side of the bandage is removed and complete fixation is performed.

It is important that the pad, which is located in the center of the bandage, completely covers the wound. The timing of replacing the patch depends on the nature of the damage. But at the same time, the procedure should be carried out at least once every 3 days. The timing of replacing the cosmopore dressing is affected by the size of the wound and the volume of discharge. In addition, the location of the damage should be taken into account.

Reviews

Reviews about the Cosmopor patch are mostly positive. Most patients continue to use the medical dressing at home after discharge from the hospital. Below are the main advantages of the product, which are noted by both patients and medical staff:

Excellent fixation (the patch stays in place for several days).
Good condition of the skin under the bandage (no itching or redness, the skin does not sweat).
Aesthetic appearance (the adhesive plaster is thin and pleasant to the touch).
Availability (can be purchased at any pharmacy, and also choose the right size).
The package contains instructions for use.

There are also negative reviews. Some patients complain of marks that remain after peeling off. It is also noted that the patch is not completely waterproof.

Hydrogel dressings

Transparent hydrogel dressings provide long-lasting wound hydration due to their high water content, about 60%. These dressings are used to moisturize smooth, dry, uninfected wounds with little discharge.

Bandage on the wound. Image: www.mystoma.ru

The hydrogel is also produced in the form of a tube or syringe, from which it is convenient to squeeze it into deep wounds and pockets. It fills the wound, supplies it with fluid, prevents it from drying out and rejects dead tissue. This gel can be easily washed off with saline solution when dressing. It can remain in the wound for up to 4 days. The gel is used only in those wounds where there is necrosis and fibrin - black and yellow dry crusts and films. It is not used on ordinary clean wounds, as it greatly softens the tissue, and in the case of a clean wound this is not necessary.

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