Smith & Nephew IntraSite Gel Amorphous Hydrogel Dressing - 66027313

Features

• Smith & Nephew IntraSite Gel Amorphous Hydrogel Dressing - 66027313 contains propylene glycol
• Partially hydrated formulation allows the gel to donate moisture to drier environments and absorb in wetter environments, creating a moist wound management environment
• Debriding action:
  - Rehydrates necrotic tissue and, by its gentle yet effective action, aids debridement
• Desloughing action:
  - Absorbs slough and exudate without damaging fragile granulation tissue
• Creates a moist wound healing environment:
  - Increases moisture content at the wound surface, helping prevent eschar formation
  - By keeping fragile granulation tissue moist and allowing the migration of epithelializing cells
  - Helps to create an optimal moist wound management environment
• Gentle action:
  - Effective yet gentle action leaves delicate granulation tissue undisturbed helping to reduce trauma
• Non-adherent:
  - Easily removed from the wound by irrigation with normal saline; without damaging fragile tissue or causing unnecessary pain for the patient
  - Contains propylene glycol which acts as a humectant (moisturizer) which prevents the gel from drying out and improves handling
• Easy to use:
  - The unique Applipak system provides simple, directable and controlled application even in awkward wound sites
• Indications:
  • Used to create a moist wound environment for the treatment of minor conditions such as minor burns, superficial lacerations, cuts and abrasions (partial thickness wounds) and skin tears
  • Under the direction of a healthcare professional it is used to create a moist wound environment for the management of
    - Venous ulcers (leg ulcers)
    - Surgical incisions
    - Diabetic foot ulcers Pressure ulcers (including stage IV)
  • Creates a moist wound environment, which assists in autolytic debridement of wounds covered with necrotic tissues