Re: [at-l] Gear List

Drat. Since I usually "borrow" from the ER, I don't know names. I've seen 
and purchased these made specifically for blisters at drug stores and at 
Big Lots (usually with a cute pattern) that fit in a small blue plastic 
box. They are made by the usual bandaid brands. If you don't see them with 
bandaids, look in the foot care section of the store. These are 
conveniently sized and packaged. They are thicker than the wound dressing, 
probably to take the abrasion that caused the blister. They are not as 
transparent at wound dressings.

What I have been using is gas permeable dressings used as a first cover on 
surgical and cellulitis wounds. Usually you can cut an appropriate sized 
section, peal off a section for the adhesive, place over the wound and 
remove the top cover. It is an excellent barrier for wet and dirt, allows 
visualization of the wound, stays in place about a week, but is expensive 
to purchase. It looks a bit like Saran wrap while worn. In fact, Saran wrap 
can be a good burn dressing when in a pinch. (YMMV)

These can usually be found in larger drug stores or medical supply houses. 
Again, brands are the usual bandage and dressing companies.

OrangeBug

At 08:07 AM 12/21/2000 -0500, RoseMarie/Al Sarra wrote:
> > Sounds pretty slim. Moleskin has been replaced by permeable membrane
> > dressings. Last for over a week, allow viewing of healing or other
> > problems, and are very easy to apply.
> >
> > OrangeBug
> >
>
>Is there a supply source/brand name for these membranes???

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