No Showering with Wound Dressing?

As if one would not already feel anything but well directly after an operation, one also gets a strict shower ban from the doctor on the way home, in order to protect the fresh scar. This is because a conventional wound dressing is usually not waterproof. Depending on the affected part of the body, one might even make do with a plastic bag or foil to provide wound protection during personal hygiene.

Shower plaster instead of wound dressing

But this variant is cumbersome and not always feasible. Since one of the top rules of conduct for wound dressing is the strict prohibition of contact with water, the alternative for the patient is to replace the wound dressing during showering with a so-called shower plaster.

Unlike the normal plaster, the shower plaster promises to be waterproof and thus to provide full wound protection, since no bacteria, pathogens or other dirt particles can enter the wound. Shower plasters come in a variety of sizes.

Shower plasters: application and advantages

The shower plaster impresses with a simple application and is easier to handle than conventional protection in the form of foil. In addition, it is also more inconspicuous. Since it is waterproof and keeps the wound germ-free, the shower plaster can thus be used even when swimming. However, it is important that the affected skin area is dry and free of grease or other debris when you apply the shower patch.

Also, make sure that after the shower patch application, the wound remains clean before applying a wound dressing again. When used correctly, the shower plaster not only provides the patient with a high level of wound protection, but also more independence and greater mobility than the conventional wound dressing.

Children don’t have to miss out on the pool on hot days for minor injuries and abrasions either. However, don’t let your offspring apply the shower plaster themselves – if used improperly, it may not be waterproof, ultimately compromising wound protection.