Medline Derma-Gel Hydrogel Sheets

Medline Sterile Derma-GeI Semi-Occlusive Hydrogel Wound Dressings Features

• Hydrogel dressings help create and maintain an optimal moist wound healing environment
• Cools, cushions and protects the wound
• 65% glycerin for extra absorbency and structural integrity
• Nonadherent for easy removal
• Absorb exudate while maintaining a moist healing environment
• Self-adhesive without damaging wound bed
• Provide extra cushion to bony prominences
• Protect against skin and tissue irritation
• Dressing Change Frequency : Max: 5 Day: As Needed
• Primary dressing
• Not made with natural rubber latex

What to buy with Medline Derma-Gel Hydrogel Sheets?

• Medline MedFix EZ Dressing Retention Tape
• Medline Skintegrity Wound Cleanser
• Medline Aloetouch Quilted Personal Cleansing Wipes
• Medline SensiCare Silk Powder-Free Nitrile Exam Gloves

How to use Medline Derma-gel Hydrogel Wafer Dressings?

1. Determine the appropriate dressing size. Dressing should be 25% larger than the wound, or extend 1 1 /2 beyond the wound
2. Prepare the wound site. Cleanse as needed and apply topical medication as indicated.
3. Using the appropriate technique, remove the dressing from the package
4. Cut the dressing, if necessary, leaving the clear plastic cover in place while cutting
5. Remove the clear plastic cover sheet from the gel. but don’t remove the white stretch material
6. Cover the wound with the dressing, placing the gel directly on the wound.
7. If waterproofing is necessary, cover with a film dressing
8. Secure the dressing of the following:
   • Hypoallergenic tap (if applying to a sacral area, or another hard-to secure area, it is better to cover the dressing completely with a breathable tape, rather than window framing).
   • Gauze bandage or elastic wrap
   • Elastic sleeve compression bandage, support stockings

When to use Derma-Gel Sterile Hydrogel Wound Dressings?

• Pressure ulcers
• Partial and full-thickness wounds
• Leg ulcers
• Surgical wounds
• Lacerations and abrasions
• First and second-degree burns

Contraindications:

• Patients with known hypersensitivity to components of the glycerin
• Heavily draining wounds

Recommended Secondary Dressings:

• Medfix Tape
• Suresite Film (for waterproofing)
• Elastic Net