Why choose Covidien Xeroform Impregnated Gauze Dressing?
- Xeroform Occlusive Petrolatum Gauze clings and conforms for compression therapy and use in deep and shallow wounds
- It is non-adherent to reduce trauma to the wound and patient upon removal
- Non-occlusive dressing provides breathability
- Bacterio-static action in light exudating wounds
- Covidien Xeroform Occlusive Gauze conforms to wound and body contours
- Ideal primary layer to keep the wound bed moist to promote cell migration.
- Comfortable, soothing, hypoallergenic dressing.
- Available in wide variety of shapes and sizes
When to use Xeroform Occlusive Gauze Dressing?
- Light to Moderately Draining Wounds
- Lacerations
- Skin graft recipient sites
- Newly sutured wounds
- Abrasions
- Minor or partial-thickness burns
What to buy with Covidien Xeroform Gauze Dressing
How to use Xeroform Gauze Dressing?
- Cleanse wound with saline solution or sterile water
- Gently pat dry surrounding skin
- Place dressing directly over wound or into the wound
- Choose a secondary dressing to cover the dressing such as a transparent film, tape or roll gauze to secure
- To make a dressing, get supplies ready - double antibiotic ointment, xeroform gauze, and a secure tape
- Ensure to wash the hands prior to and after doing the dressing
- First apply antibiotic ointment to wound
- Next cut appropriate length strips of Xeroform and place them over the burned areas
- When applying the dressing try to limit application on healthy skin. Allow some overlap, about 1 inch, onto healthy skin
- To protect dressing, wrap with the role of dry gauze
- If needed, user can further secure the dressing with snug fitting clothing
- Do not allow healing burn to dry out
Changing frequency of Xeroform Dressing
- It is recommended to change dressing on a daily basis to maintain a moist, non-adherent environment
Contraindications:
- Irritation may develop with a history of atopy (predisposition to hypersensitivity) or if sensitivity to Bismuth Tribromophenate exists.
Covidien Xeroform Occlusive Gauze FAQ
Is Xeroform useful for skin tears?
- Cover the skin tear or skin flap with Xeroform dressing, then dry gauze and/or roll gauze.
- Allow Xeroform/flap to rest for 3-5 days.
- PRN soilage may require a change in outer dressing.
Is Xeroform antibacterial?
Covidien Xeroform Occlusive Petrolatum Gauze Dressing is a fine mesh gauze made of petrolatum that contains 3% bismuth tribromophenate. Antimicrobial properties of bismuth are similar to those of other metals.
Does Xeroform Occlusive Gauze prevent infection?
By preventing desiccation and mechanical trauma, Xeroform is biocompatible, reduces infection, and improves burn wound healing.
