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 are a practical choice for clinicians and first aid settings that need a conformable primary dressing that helps exudate flow while reducing adherence to granulating tissue. This 3 inch x 8 inch dressing is sterile, nonocclusive, and made with high porosity cellulose acetate impregnated with U.S.P. white petrolatum.

Good Fit For

• Lightly draining wound care
• Minor burn and abrasion dressing changes
• Covering suture lines
• Use under an absorbent secondary dressing

Key Features

• Nonadherent wound contact layer helps reduce sticking to granulating tissue
• Impregnated with U.S.P. white petrolatum in an emulsion blend to support exudate flow
• Nonocclusive design helps minimize skin maceration
• Highly conformable for placement over varied wound areas
• Suitable for lightly draining wounds such as minor burns, lacerations, abrasions, suture lines, and episiotomy incisions
• Sterile 3 inch x 8 inch dressings for direct placement under an absorbent secondary dressing

Applications and Usage

• Applying directly over a lightly draining wound before adding a secondary absorbent dressing
• Covering minor burns where a nonadherent primary dressing is preferred
• Protecting lacerations or abrasions during dressing changes
• Placing over suture lines or episiotomy incisions

Packaging and Handling

• Packaging: PK.
• Sterility: Sterile.
• Use this dressing directly on the wound and place an absorbent secondary dressing over it
• Best suited for lightly draining wounds
• The dressing is nonocclusive, which may matter when selecting a wound care approach
• Latex free construction may help buyers with latex-sensitive environments

FAQ

• What type of wounds are these gauze dressings intended for? These dressings are intended for lightly draining wounds, including minor burns, lacerations, abrasions, suture lines, and episiotomy incisions.
• Do these dressings stick to the wound? No. The oil emulsion nonadherent design is made to permit the flow of exudates without adhering 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 each dressing? Each dressing measures 3 inch x 8 inch.

From Curad.