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 clinical and first-aid settings where buyers want a sterile, conformable dressing that helps exudate flow without sticking to granulating tissue. This 3 inch x 8 inch dressing is nonocclusive and made with high-porosity knitted cellulose acetate impregnated with U.S.P. white petrolatum.

Good Fit For

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

Key Features

• Sterile dressing supports wound care workflows that require a ready-to-use wound contact layer
• Nonadherent oil emulsion design permits exudate flow without adhering to granulating tissue
• Nonocclusive construction helps minimize skin maceration
• Highly conformable format can adapt more easily to the wound area
• Suitable for lightly draining wounds including minor burns, lacerations, abrasions, suture lines, and episiotomy incisions
• Latex-free construction may help facilities standardize around latex-free supplies

Applications and Usage

• Placing directly on a lightly draining wound before adding an absorbent secondary dressing
• Supporting care of minor burns where a nonadherent wound contact layer is preferred
• Covering lacerations or abrasions while allowing exudate to pass through
• Protecting suture lines with a conformable nonocclusive dressing
• Using on episiotomy incisions as part of a layered dressing approach

Packaging and Handling

• Packaging: BX.
• Sterility: Sterile.
• This dressing is intended for use directly on the wound beneath an absorbent secondary dressing.
• The nonocclusive design may be a better fit when minimizing skin maceration is a priority.
• This product is described for lightly draining wounds; buyers managing heavier drainage may need a different dressing approach.

FAQ

• Can this dressing be placed directly on the wound? Yes. This gauze dressing is intended for direct wound contact beneath an absorbent secondary dressing.
• What kinds of wounds is this dressing used for? This dressing is described for lightly draining wounds, including minor burns, lacerations, abrasions, suture lines, and episiotomy incisions.
• Does the dressing stick to granulating tissue? No. The oil emulsion nonadherent design permits the flow of exudates without adhering to granulating tissue.
• Is this dressing occlusive? No. This is a nonocclusive dressing, which helps minimize skin maceration.
• What is the size of this gauze dressing? Each dressing measures 3 inch x 8 inch.

From Curad.