Covidien Xeroform Occlusive Petrolatum Gauze Strips and Patches provide an occlusive barrier over wounds, which helps to protect the wound from external contaminants such as bacteria and other microorganisms. It contains 3% bismuth tribromophenate in a petrolatum blend, providing bacterial protection. It is a yellow gauze dressing that has a soft, smooth texture. The petrolatum in the Xeroform occlusive gauze strip helps to keep the wound moist and prevents it from drying out, while the gauze provides a protective barrier against outside contaminants. The dressing is non-adherent and does not stick to the wound. It keeps the wound wet and sterile to promote rapid healing.
Xeroform Petrolatum Dressing Benefits
- Stops bacteria from reproducing
- Has an air and water-tight seal
- Clings and conforms to all body contours
- Non-adherent construction is non-traumatic upon removal
Features of Xeroform Occlusive Gauze Strips & Patches
- Easy to apply
- Sterile bandage
- It can also be cut to wound size
- A wide variety of shapes and sizes are available
- Xeroform gauze dressing maintains a moist environment
- Occlusive gauze available in patch, overwrap, roll, and strip options
- Bacteriostatic/antibiotic agent speeds up healing by stopping the bacteria from reproducing
- Saturated with 3% bismuth tribromophenate petrolatum solution, it prevents signs of infection and deodorizes the wound
When to use Xeroform Occlusive Gauze Strip?
- Intended for use as a primary contact layer in dressing wounds like
- Lacerations
- Newly sutured wounds
- Skin graft recipient sites
- Abrasions
- Minor or partial-thickness burns
- 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 this 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.