Gel dressings and gel wound dressing is a sterile transparent polyurethane dressing containing 60% water
Benefits - Creates a moist environment, suitable for treating chronic wounds, promoting wound healing, while slight cooling effect aids patients comfort .
- It does not adhere to wounds, and has good cushioning effect.
- Allows free passage of gases and moisture vapour, protecting skin against maceration .
- Leaves no residue on wound upon removal of the dressing.
- Gel Dressings is transparent and allows healing process to be observed without removing the dressing, promoting formation of new tissue during granulation phase .
- It doesn't dissolve by absorbed wound exudates .
- It is individually packed in moisture proof pouches sterilized by radiation.
Indications - Suitable for treatment of chronic and slow healing wounds in granulation epithelialisation phase.
- Due to three dimensional structure of it and high water content it is suitable for use in debriding and for second degree burns.