Medline Derma-Gel Hydrogel Sheets

What to buy with Medline Sterile DermaGel Hydrogel Sheets?

• Medline Skintegrity Wound Cleanser
• Medline MedFix EZ Dressing Retention Tape
• Medline SensiCare Silk Powder-Free Nitrile Exam Gloves
• Medline Aloetouch Quilted Personal Cleansing Wipes

How to use Medline Derma-Gel Hydrogel Sheets?

1. Determine the appropriate dressing size. Dressing should be 25% larger than the wound, or extend 1 1 /2 beyond the wound
2. Prepare the wound site. Cleanse as needed and apply topical medication as indicated.
3. Using the appropriate technique, remove the dressing from the package
4. Cut the dressing, if necessary, leaving the clear plastic cover in place while cutting
5. Remove the clear plastic cover sheet from the gel. but don’t remove the white stretch material
6. Cover the wound with the dressing, placing the gel directly on the wound.
7. If waterproofing is necessary, cover with a film dressing
8. Secure the dressing of the following:
   • Hypoallergenic tap (if applying to a sacral area, or another hard-to secure area, it is better to cover the dressing completely with a breathable tape, rather than window framing).
   • Gauze bandage or elastic wrap
   • Elastic sleeve compression bandage, support stockings

When to use Derma-Gel Sterile Hydrogel Wound Dressings?

• Leg ulcers
• Partial and full-thickness wounds
• Lacerations and abrasions
• Surgical wounds
• First and second-degree burns

Contraindications:

• Heavily draining wounds
• Patients with known hypersensitivity to components of the glycerin

Recommended Secondary Dressings:

• Medfix Tape
• Suresite Film (for waterproofing)
• Elastic Net

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