Covidien Curity AMD Antimicrobial Gauze Sponges

Features of AMD Gauze Dressing

• Medtronic Covidien Curity AMD Antimicrobial Gauze Sponges are convenient and works in moist and dry conditions
• Resists bacterial colonization within the dressing and reduce bacterial penetration through the dressing
• Prophylactic method of treatment without changing nursing protocol
• Helps prevent infections from growing and spreading in the dressing
• Helps minimize infection exposure from strike-though
• Helps reduce the risk of hospital acquired infection

More On AMD Gauze Pads

• Indications:
  - Can be used as a primary dressing to minimize bacterial log counts in the wound bed
  - Can be used as a secondary dressing to eliminate growth within the gauze and protect against bacterial proliferation through the gauze
• Precautions:
  - Dakin Solution cleanser may inactivate PHMB
  - This will impact dressing efficacy but should not be dangerous to patient health

What to buy with Antimicrobial Woven Pads?

• Covidien Curity Cotton Prepping Balls
• Covidien Sterile Saline Water
• Covidien Curity Adhesive Wound Closure Strips