Pat,
No, I was not fortunate enough to attend the conference, and it is quite
likely I have something else in mind. The dressing I am familiar with was
used to cover decubiti or other skin lesions in the elderly and/or
debilitated; it provided a moist sterile environment for healing.
In regard to the gauze and vaseline, we stopped using the gauze a couple of
years ago as we found the gauze would stick and cause bleeding at the circ
site when removed. We simply apply a liberal amount of vaseline and secure
the diaper snugly so it doesn't rub against the area.
I would appreciate more info on the hydrogel dressing you speak of, ie;
what DOES happen to the leaking milk?
 Would you mind emailing me privately with the brand name and any other
specifics? I can think of 2 moms in the past month that this dressing might
have helped.
Warm Thanks, Mary Anne B.
> From: Patricia Gima, IBCLC <[log in to unmask]>
> To:
> Subject: Re: Hydrogel dressing for circs
> Date: Wednesday, October 29, 1997 7:01 PM
>
> >A newly circumcised penis will often have some swelling, I would be
> >concerned that blood flow would be restricted if an occlusive dressing
were
> >applied.
>
> The dressing would not be occluded any more than a gauze with vasaline.
>
> >Also, what would occur to the dressing when the baby voided?
>
> The same thing that happens when a mother leaks milk while a hydrogel
> dressing is in place.
>
>  >but the dressing would eventually loosen, possibly
> >dislodge, and may cause trauma to an already traumatized area.
>
> It would not be attached.
>
> Did you attend the session on hydrogel dressing at the ILCA conference?
> Perhaps you have something in mind other than what this product is.
>
> Do those of you who have been using this product for damaged nipples
think
> that it could have use in a healing penis?
>
> Patricia Gima, IBCLC
> Milwaukee
> mailto:[log in to unmask]
>