Smith & Nephew Cellulose Dressing Exu-Dry Gauze, Polyethylene 3"

Cellulose Dressing Exu-Dry Gauze, Polyethylene 3"

Exu-Dry cellulose dressing is a sterile, non-adhesive wound dressing for managing drainage on clean or contaminated wounds. Buyers may choose it when they need a one-piece, multi-layer dressing that helps wick fluid away from the wound while reducing the frequency of dressing changes. This round 3 inch dressing is made with gauze and polyethylene and is shaped to conform comfortably to upper extremities.

Good Fit For

• Upper extremity wound dressing applications
• Clean wounds that need absorbent, non-adhesive coverage
• Contaminated wounds where wet or dry dressing use is appropriate

Key Features

• Non-adhesive design supports dressing changes without adding adhesive to the wound site
• Medium absorbency helps manage wound drainage in a practical everyday format
• Multi-layer, one-piece construction wicks drainage throughout the dressing
• Helps reduce the risk of maceration and irritation to the wound and surrounding tissue
• Can be used as a wet or dry dressing on clean or contaminated wounds
• Round 3 inch format is intended to conform readily and comfortably to upper limbs

Applications and Usage

• Managing wound drainage with a medium-absorbency dressing
• Using a wet dressing technique on clean or contaminated wounds
• Using a dry dressing technique on clean or contaminated wounds
• Covering upper limb wound areas with a dressing shaped for comfortable conformity

Packaging and Handling

• Packaging: EA.
• Sterility: Sterile.
• This dressing is non-adhesive, so securement method should be selected separately if needed.
• The 3 inch round format is best matched to wound size and the intended dressing area.
• Upper extremity shaping may be a key fit consideration when selecting among dressing formats.

FAQ

• Can this dressing be used on both clean and contaminated wounds? Yes. Exu-Dry cellulose dressing can be used as a wet or dry dressing on clean or contaminated wounds.
• Is this dressing adhesive? No. This is a non-adhesive wound dressing.
• What level of absorbency does this dressing offer? This dressing has medium absorbency and is made to wick away drainage into the entire dressing.
• Where is this dressing intended to conform best? This upper extremities dressing is designed to conform readily and comfortably to the contours of the upper limbs.
• Is the dressing sterile? Yes. This Exu-Dry dressing is sterile.

From Exu-Dry by Smith & Nephew.