Medical dressing package and methods

摘要

A sterile, medical dressing package (10), a method of applying the dressing (10) to a patient, and a method of configuring and packaging a sterile, medical dressing (10). The package (10) includes a dressing sheet (12) and a pair of cover sheets (14). Release portions (38) of the cover sheets (14) overlie, and are adhered to, lateral portions (36) of an adhesive face (16) of the dressing sheet (12). Tab portions (40) of the cover sheets (14) are folded back upon their respective release portions (38). The tab portions (40) extend away from a central portion (34) of the dressing sheet (12). The central portion (34) of the dressing sheet (12) is folded back upon, and adhered to, a tab portion (40) of one of the cover sheets (14).