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Condition:
- Weight: 7.1 lb
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MFR:
Cardinal Health
Ships from MFI Medical
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MPN: 8884432000
- Phone: (800) 964-5227
Frequently asked questions
Does this dressing minimize wound trauma upon removal?
Yes, the Cardinal Health Xeroform Petrolatum Gauze Dressing is engineered for non-traumatic removal, minimizing discomfort and disruption to the healing site.
This benefit is achieved through its specialized composition:
- Non-Adherent Formula: The fine mesh gauze is thoroughly coated with a unique petrolatum blend, which prevents the dressing from adhering to the wound bed.
- Gentle Dressing Changes: The non-adherent quality ensures that removal is easier and less painful, protecting fragile, newly formed tissue.
- Conforming Material: The flexible gauze effectively clings and conforms to all body contours, providing comprehensive coverage without pulling or stressing the skin or wound.
Is this dressing ideal for burns or grafts?
Yes, this petrolatum gauze dressing is specifically designed for use as a primary dressing on wounds that require a moist healing environment and bacteriostatic protection.
It is ideal for use on:
- Minor wounds and surgical incisions.
- Burns and skin grafts (including both donor and recipient sites).
- Wounds that require frequent inspection or management due to its non-adherent nature.
The dressing
s effectiveness comes from its unique features:
- Bacteriostatic Action: Contains 3% Bismuth Tribromophenate to help manage the microbial environment on the dressing site.
- Non-Adherence: The specialized petrolatum blend prevents sticking to viable tissue, ensuring easy and less traumatic removal during dressing changes.
- Superior Conformity: The fine mesh gauze structure clings effectively to various body contours, providing comprehensive coverage.
Is this petrolatum gauze dressing safely supplied sterile?
Yes, the Cardinal Health Xeroform Petrolatum Gauze Dressing is supplied sterile.
This is a critical feature for wound management, ensuring the product is safe for direct, immediate application in clinical settings on wounds such as:
- Burns
- Surgical incisions
- Skin grafts
Its sterility, combined with its non-adherent, bacteriostatic formula, promotes a clean healing environment.
Does this dressing conform to body contours?
Yes, the Cardinal Health Xeroform Petrolatum Gauze Dressing is specifically designed with a fine mesh gauze that clings and conforms to body contours. This feature ensures optimal contact with the wound bed, promoting effective healing.
Where is this dressing manufactured?
The Cardinal Health Xeroform Petrolatum Gauze Dressing is manufactured in the US.
What dressing configurations are available?
The Cardinal Health Xeroform Petrolatum Gauze Dressing is available in several configurations to suit diverse clinical needs:
- 4” x 3 yds roll: Ideal for cutting customized sizes, available in 6 boxes per case.
- 5” x 9” patches: Large primary dressings, available in 4 boxes per case.
- 1” x 8” strips: Individually sealed in overwrap peelable foil packs, available in 200 per case.
- 2” x 2” patches: Individually sealed in peelable foil packs, available in 150 per case.
- 4” x 4” patches: Individually sealed in peelable foil packs, available in 150 per case.
Is effective bacteriostatic action provided?
Yes, the Cardinal Health Xeroform dressing is specifically engineered to provide crucial bacteriostatic action for advanced wound management. This feature is integral to maintaining a clean wound environment.
Here are the details on how it works:
- Active Ingredient: The fine mesh gauze is saturated with a specialized petrolatum blend that includes 3% Bismuth Tribromophenate. This component actively helps to inhibit bacterial growth directly at the wound site.
- Non-Adherent Formula: The petrolatum base ensures the dressing is non-adherent, promoting less traumatic removal and minimizing disturbance to the healing wound bed.
- Sterile and Conforming: The dressing is supplied sterile and its flexible material allows it to cling effectively to various body contours for comprehensive protection.
What ingredient provides the bacteriostatic action?
The Cardinal Health Xeroform dressing achieves its bacteriostatic action through the inclusion of 3% Bismuth Tribromophenate.
This specialized compound is blended directly into the fine mesh gauze’s petrolatum coating. This formulation is essential for:
- Providing antimicrobial benefits to the wound environment.
- Helping to manage bacterial presence at the dressing site.
- Supporting a cleaner healing environment while maintaining the dressing’s non-adherent properties.
Does this dressing help maintain a cleaner wound environment?
Yes, this dressing is formulated with 3% Bismuth Tribromophenate, which provides active bacteriostatic properties. This specialized blend works to maintain a clean environment around the wound, supporting optimal conditions for the healing process.
Can this dressing be used in sensitive home care settings?
Absolutely. Because this dressing is non-adherent, it is specifically designed to minimize trauma and pain during dressing changes, making it an excellent choice for both professional medical environments and home health care. Key benefits include: <ul><li>Reduced Pain: The petrolatum-impregnated mesh prevents the dressing from sticking to the wound bed.</li><li>Secure Fit: Its fine mesh construction is highly flexible, allowing it to conform effortlessly to irregular shapes and hard-to-dress areas.</li><li>Sterile Integrity: Each patch and strip comes in individual, peelable foil packaging to ensure clinical-grade cleanliness.</li></ul>