1. Peel off the protective film Hold the strip in one hand and peel off the top protective film with the thumb and forefinger of the other. 2. Apply and peel off the second protective filmPlace the wound dressing centrally over the wound. Make sure you only touch the protective film of the dressing and the back, never the wound dressing. Peel off the remaining protective film. 3. Smooth and pressSmooth the dressing to evenly adhere. Apply only light pressure and avoid tension. To increase the strength of the patch, you can warm the compress between your palms before applying it.