Curad Sterile Oil Emulsion Nonadherent Gauze Dressings, 3" x 16"

Sterile Oil Emulsion Nonadherent Gauze Dressings, 3" x 16"

Sterile oil emulsion nonadherent gauze dressings are wound contact dressings for lightly draining wounds. They are a practical choice for clinical care settings that need a conformable primary dressing that helps exudate flow while reducing adherence to granulating tissue. This 3 inch x 16 inch sterile dressing is made of knitted high porosity cellulose acetate and uses a U.S.P. white petrolatum emulsion.

Good Fit For

• Lightly draining wounds
• Minor burns, lacerations, and abrasions
• Suture lines and episiotomy incisions
• Use under an absorbent secondary dressing

Key Features

• Nonadherent wound contact layer helps reduce sticking to granulating tissue
• U.S.P. white petrolatum emulsion supports exudate flow through the dressing
• Nonocclusive design helps minimize skin maceration
• Highly conformable construction works well over varied body contours
• Sterile format supports wound care use where a sterile dressing is needed
• Latex-free for facilities seeking products without natural rubber latex

Applications and Usage

• Placing directly on a lightly draining wound before adding a secondary absorbent dressing
• Covering minor burns with a nonadherent primary dressing
• Protecting lacerations or abrasions where adherence to tissue is a concern
• Using over suture lines as a conformable wound contact layer
• Supporting care of episiotomy incisions with a sterile nonocclusive dressing

Packaging and Handling

• Packaging: CS.
• Sterility: Sterile.
• This dressing is intended for direct wound contact and should be used beneath an absorbent secondary dressing.
• The nonocclusive design may be preferred when minimizing skin maceration is a priority.
• Choose the 3 inch x 16 inch size when longer coverage is needed.

FAQ

• What type of wounds is this dressing intended for? This sterile oil emulsion nonadherent gauze dressing is intended for lightly draining wounds, including minor burns, lacerations, abrasions, suture lines, and episiotomy incisions.
• Does the dressing stick to the wound? The dressing is designed to be nonadherent, helping reduce adherence to granulating tissue.
• How should this dressing be used? Place the dressing directly on the wound, then cover it with an absorbent secondary dressing.
• Is this dressing occlusive? No. This is a nonocclusive dressing, which helps minimize skin maceration.
• What size is this dressing? Each dressing measures 3 inch x 16 inch.

From Curad.