Features of Covidien Xeroform Occlusive Petrolatum Gauze Dressing
- Bacteriostatic/antibiotic agent speeds up healing by stopping the bacteria from reproducing
- Available in patch, overwrap, roll, and strip options
- Xeroform Gauze Dressing maintains a moist environment
- Saturated with 3% bismuth tribromophenate petrolatum solution, it prevents signs of infection and deodorizes the wound
- A wide variety of shapes and sizes are available
- It can also be cut to wound size
- Easy to apply
- Sterile bandage
Usage
- Intended for use as a primary contact layer in dressing wounds like
- It can also be used as an initial layer in dressing surgical wounds with light exudate where mild medication and deodorization are desired.
Who is eligible to use Covidien Xeroform Occlusive Petrolatum Gauze Dressing?
- Medical professionals who need to treat a variety of wound types.
- Individuals who have wounds or surgical sites that still need to heal will also find these dressings helpful.
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How to apply Covidien Xeroform Occlusive Petrolatum Gauze Dressing?
- Cleanse the wound with saline solution or sterile water
- Gently pat dry surrounding skin
- Place dressing directly over the wound or into the wound
- The dressing will cling and conform to the body
- Choose a secondary dressing to cover the dressing such as a transparent film, tape, or roll gauze to secure
Changing Dressing Frequency
It is recommended to change the dressing on a daily basis to maintain a moist, non-adherent environment
Contraindications
- Should not be used on patients with hypersensitivity to Bismuth Tribromophenate
- Irritation may develop with a history of atopy (predisposition to hypersensitivity)
FAQs
Is xeroform antibacterial?
It is a fine mesh gauze made of petrolatum that contains 3% bismuth tribromophenate. Antimicrobial properties of bismuth are similar to those of other metals.
Is it good for skin tears?
- Cover the skin tear or skin flap with Xeroform dressing, then dry gauze and/or roll gauze.
- Allow Xeroform/flap to rest for 3-5 days.
- PRN soilage may require a change in outer dressing.
Does it prevent infection?
Xeroform is biocompatible, reduces infection, and improves burn wound healing, by preventing desiccation and mechanical trauma.
How long should xeroform gauze dressing be applied on wounds?
It needs to be changed every 3-5 days.
Can you put xeroform dressing on an open wound?
It is often put on open wounds and skin grafts to help keep them moist.
Can the dressings get wet?
It is not recommended to soak, If it does get wet, pat it dry or change it.
What is the difference between an occlusive and a non-occlusive dressing?
An occlusive dressing is completely nonpermeable and keeps out all air and moisture. A non-occlusive dressing allows air to pass through it.
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