What is curad Xeroform petrolatum dressing used for?
Helps prevent secondary dressings from sticking to wound/periwound skin to prevent trauma with dressing changes. Permeable to allow minimal drainage to pass through to secondary dressing.
What is the purpose of applying a non-adherent dressing?
Non-adherent dressings are ideal for open wounds that have light to moderate exudate. The non-adherent properties keep the fabric from sticking to the wound, even as the wound heals. This will give piece of mind to the patient, because there will be little to no pain during removal.
What does Xeroform do for a wound?
Xeroform – Sterile, fine mesh gauze impregnated with a blend of 3% Bismuth Tribromophenate (Xeroform) and USP petrolatum. It’s non-adherent to wound sites and helps maintain a moist wound environment. The 3% Bismuth Tribromophenate (Xeroform), provides deodorizing action. It can be used as a primary dressing.
What is Xeroform petrolatum dressing?
Xeroform Gauze Dressing is a fine mesh gauze occlusive dressing impregnated with petrolatum and 3% Xeroform (Bismuth Tribromophenate). Xeroform is made for use on low exudating wounds. Non-adherent primary dressing maintains a moist wound environment.
Why should we use dressings on wounds?
Wound dressings should provide the most optimum conditions for wound healing while protecting the wound from infection with microorganisms and further trauma. It is important that the dressings be removed atraumatically, to avoid further damage to the wound surface during dressing changes.
What does Xeroform do for wounds?
Is Xeroform petrolatum dressing good for burns?
Conclusions: Xeroform is biocompatible, reduces infection, and enhances healing of burn wounds by preventing desiccation and mechanical trauma. Handmade petrolatum gauze may be a low-cost replacement for Xeroform.
When to use Curad Xeroform sterile gauze dressing?
Medline Curad Xeroform Sterile Petrolatum Gauze Dressing is a primary dressing designed for non-draining to light draining wounds. It is especially beneficial for burns, skin graft sites, suture wounds, or abrasions.
When to use Xeroform petrolatum for wound care?
Xeroform Petrolatum Dressing is indicated for use on minimally draining wounds, including surgical incisions, lacerations, donor sites and burns. 4″x4″, 5″x9″. See all products with this code.
How tall is Curad sterile nonadherent Gauze dressing?
CURAD Sterile Nonadherent Petrolatum Gauze Dressing Specifications Length Inches 36 “, 8 “, 72 “, 18 “, 9 ” Occlusive Yes Retail Packaging No UNSPSC 42311524
Which is better occlusive dressing or Xeroform dressing?
An occlusive dressing will retain moisture, heat, and it will help the medication stay in place, this promotes a moist healing environment. Xeroform dressings are made of a absorbent fine mesh gauze that easily conforms to the body. It is comfortable and soothing against your skin.