XEROFORM GAUZE DRESSING IS A TYPE OF MEDICAL DRESSING
AND HAS INGREDIENTS FINELY WOVENS MESH MEDICAL GAUZE
INFUSED WITH A BLEND OF PETROLATUM AND 3% BISMUTH TRIBROMOPHENATE.
It is used for open wounds such as lacerations, burns, new circumcisions, today is used for breast cancer after the surgery, and
surgical incisions and skin grafts. This gauze is particularly useful as a dressing because it is non-adherent, meaning it won't stick
to wounds, and it has antiseptic and antibacterial qualities that help keep wounds from becoming infected. Xeroform is a popular
dressing because it is easy to uses and is effffective in the management of many difffferent types of open wounds.
Xeroform is a sterile wound dressing that is non-adherent, which means it won't stick to the wound so dressing changes are less painful and trauma to the wound is minimized. Xeroform is also an occlusive dressing which means the dressing prevents air from reaching the wound. An occlusive dressing will retain moisture, heat, and it will help the medication stay in place, this promotes a moist healing environment. Xeroform dressings are made of a absorbent fine mesh gauze that easily conforms to the body. It is comfortable and soothing against your skin. The fine mesh gauze is impregnated with a 3% bismuth tribromophenate petroleum blend formula that provides bacteriostatic protection. Xeroform also deodorizes because it works to reduce wound odor.
Indications
• Minimally draining wounds
• Surgical incisions
• Lacerations
• Donor sites
• Burns
Contraindications
It can not be used for more than 10% of body surface area of the wound.
Dermatitis, contact allergy or photoallergy sometimes occur but rarely, need the second dressing,
do not use if the package is damaged or opened.
Instructions
• Clean the wound with saline.
• Dry skin around the wound.
• Select the appropriate size, tear the package (or tear the bottom of the reel), remove the protective paper with gloves
and tweezers, cover the wound surface directly with single-dressing.
• If need,use the second dressing ,fifix the dressing with bandage.
• Change the second dressing for absorption. Not need to change the paraffiffiffin gauze. The frequency of change is
depend on the wound .ranging from once a day to twice a week.
• Remove the dressing with saline if the dressing is sticked to the wound.
Specifification
Specififications can be customized
What Can I Expect from a Xeroform Sterile Petrolatum Gauze Dressing?
Xeroform Sterile Petrolatum Gauze Dressing is comfortable to wear because it molds itself to the body, it isn't stiff at all. You will need another wound bandage to hold it in place and if you use a sterile gauze kerlix bandage roll that is pliable and soft then the entire system will be comfortable to wear, even when you are active. If your doctor limits your activities, you will want to heed their warnings and instructions, however, the bandage is pliable enough to not overly limit movement. The wound dressing should be changed each day to help the Xeroform maintain the moist healing environment needed. The fine mesh is cool and soothing so it won't cause discomfort when applied directly to non-infected wounds.
Xeroform can get wet but you don't want to immerse it completely in water for more than just a few minutes. It would be better to take a shower instead of a bath. It can also be helpful to use a removable shower head so you can control the water better. If the dressing is wet after your shower, pat dry. You can also use a hair dryer on a low setting for a minute or so to help dry the area. Wet dressings are not comfortable at all and if it is too wet that can make your skin fragile. Don't hesitate to remove the dressing and apply a new Xeroform as well as a new outer bandage retainer. If you would prefer to not worry about how wet your dressing will get, there are wound and dressing protectors that are specially designed for use in the shower.
If you see any sign of infection, call your doctor immediately and stop using the Xeroform dressing, it is not intended to be used on an infected wound. There are other wounds dressings that are intended to be used with wounds that are infected. Consult your doctor to determine which wound dressing they would prefer you use. As always, consult your doctor for his or her specific instructions. Your personal medical team knows your health history so they know the best way to treat your specific woun
