Curad Sterile Oil Emulsion Nonadherent Gauze Dressings, 3" x 8"

Sterile Oil Emulsion Nonadherent Gauze Dressings, 3" x 8"

Sterile oil emulsion nonadherent gauze dressings are wound contact dressings for lightly draining wounds. They fit care settings that need a sterile, conformable dressing that helps exudate flow without sticking to granulating tissue. This 3 inch x 8 inch dressing is made of high porosity cellulose acetate, impregnated with U.S.P. white petrolatum, and is nonocclusive.

Good Fit For

• Lightly draining wounds
• Minor burns, lacerations, and abrasions
• Suture lines
• Episiotomy incisions

Key Features

• Sterile nonadherent gauze dressing for direct wound contact
• Knitted high porosity cellulose acetate supports exudate flow
• Impregnated with U.S.P. white petrolatum in an emulsion blend
• Nonocclusive design helps minimize skin maceration
• Highly conformable for lightly draining wounds
• Latex free for facilities that prefer latex-free dressing options

Applications and Usage

• Placing directly on a lightly draining wound under an absorbent secondary dressing
• Covering minor burns where a nonadherent contact layer is preferred
• Managing lacerations and abrasions with a conformable sterile dressing
• Protecting suture lines beneath a secondary absorbent dressing
• Using on episiotomy incisions as a nonadherent wound contact dressing

Packaging and Handling

• Packaging: EA.
• Sterility: Sterile.
• Use this dressing directly on the wound beneath an absorbent secondary dressing.
• This is a nonocclusive dressing.
• Best suited to lightly draining wounds based on the product details.

FAQ

• What types of wounds is this dressing intended for? This dressing is intended for lightly draining wounds, including minor burns, lacerations, abrasions, suture lines, and episiotomy incisions.
• Does the dressing stick to the wound? No. The oil emulsion nonadherent design permits the flow of exudates without adhering to granulating tissue.
• Is this dressing occlusive? No. This dressing is nonocclusive and helps minimize skin maceration.
• How should this dressing be used? Place the dressing directly on the wound and use it beneath an absorbent secondary dressing.
• Is this dressing sterile and latex free? Yes. This dressing is sterile and latex free.

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