Deep or Tunneling Wounds; Moderate to Heavy Drainage

CALCIUM ALGINATE DRESSINGS are derived from seaweed and available as sheets or ropes for packing deep wounds. They absorb moderate to heavy wound drainage and are capable of absorbing many times their own weight. Once applied they form a moist, gel-like covering and always require a cover dressing. Not recommended for lightly draining wounds.

• SeaSorb^TM Alginate Dressing
• Sorbsan^TM Wound Dressing Restore
• CalciCare^TM Wound Care Dressing
• Curasorb^TM Calcium Alginate Dressing
• Tegagen^TM HI Alginate Dressing
• Kaltostat^® Alginate Dressing
• AlgiSite^® M Calcium Alginate Dressing
• FyBron^TM Calcium Alginate Dressing
• AlgiDERM^® Calcium Alginate Dressing

Cancerous Wounds; Poorly Healing Wounds

CHARCOAL DRESSINGS Have an activated charcoal layer that absorbs wound odor. Also used for wounds that may not heal, such as cancerous lesions. May require a cover dressing or tape to hold in place.

• Odor-absorbent Dressing
• LYOFOAM^® C Polyurethane Foam Dressing
• CarboFlex^TM Odor Control Dressing

Cleaning; Debridement; Wound Prep

CLEANSERS & DEBRIDERS Gently cleanse a wound before dressing application. They may contain ingredients that absorb drainage and/or deodorize the wound. Cleansers/debriders are used to remove dead tissue while keeping healthy tissue intact.

• CarraKlenz^TM Cleanser
• Allclenz^TM Cleanser
• SÌF-Clens^® Wound Cleanser
• Collagenase Santyl^® Ointment
• Restore^TM Wound Cleanser
• Wound Wash
• Saline Biolex^TM Wound Cleanser
• ULTRA-KLENZ^TM Wound Cleanser

Burns; Dermatologic Conditions; Pressure Ulcers; Scrapes and Cuts

COLLAGEN DRESSINGS Are used for moderate to heavily draining wounds to enhance healing and tissue repair. Collagen dressings can be used on burns, pressure ulcers, scrapes, cuts and dermatologic conditions.

• SkinTemp^® Dressing
• NU-GEL^TM Collagen Wound Gel
• Fibracol^® Plus Collagen Wound Dressing w/ Alginate

Dressings to Control Swelling

COMPRESSION DRESSINGS Apply controlled pressure to areas of the body to help control swelling and promote circulation, encouraging wound healing

• CircAid^® Thera-Boot Compression Bandage System
• Profore^TM Four Layer Bandage System Pack

Necrotic Wounds

ENZYMATIC DEBRIDERS Provide a clean base for optimal wound healing by digesting collagen fibers that anchor necrotic debris to the wund base. They are a supplemental source of collagenase, which supports a natural healing process.

These products require a doctors prescription.

Heavy Draining Wounds

FOAM DRESSINGS Are highly absorbent and generally made from hydrophilic polyurethane foam, offering a moist environment to insulate and cushion the wound. They require a cover dressing and tape, unless they are waterproof with an adhesive border. Conformable as well as comfortable, they will not stick to wounds or leave residue when removed. Can be used for heavily draining wounds.

• Cutinova^® foam Dressing
• LYOFOAM^® Polyurethane Foam Dressing
• PolyMem^® Wound Care Dressing
• Sof-Foam ^TM Dressing
• Sof-Foam^TM Fenestrated Dressing
• TIELLE^TM Hydropolymer Dressing
• TIELLE^TM Hydropolymer Sacrum Dressing

Light to Moderate Draining Wounds

HYDROCOLLOID DRESSINGS Are soft, absorptive, adhesive wafers that become gel-like as they absorb and are best used on lightly to moderately draining wounds. They are waterproof and impermeable to bacteria and contaminates. Easy application. Various thicknesses available. Not recommended for infected wounds

• Restore^TM Plus
• Restore^TM Plus Conformable/Tapered Edge Dressing
• Restore^TM Hydrogel Dressing
• DuoDERM^® Extra Thin CGF^® Dressing
• DuoDERM^® CGF^® Control Gel Formula Dressing
• DuoDERM^® CGF^® Control Gel Formula Triangle Dressing
• Tegasorb^TM Hydrocolloid Dressing
• Tegasorb^TM Thin Hydrocolloid Dressing

Non Draining or Light Draining Wounds

HYDROGELS Are transparent and water-based. They hydrate tissue and facilitate debridement using the body’s own enzymes. Because of the relatively high water content, there is limited drainage and/or absorption. Some sheets and all gels need a cover dressing and tape to hold them in place and are easy to use. They require no mixing. Not recommended for moderate or heavily draining wounds because of limited absorptive ability.

• Carrasyn^TM V Gel
• Carrasyn^TM Gel Wound Dressing
• AQUASORB^® BORDER Hydrogel DressingFlexderm^TM Hydrogel Wound Dressing
• Curasol^TM Gel Wound Dressing
• Tegagel^TM Hydrogel Wound Filler
• Elasto-Gel^TM Island Dressing
• Elasto-Gel^TM Hydrogel Occlusive Dressing

Skin Tears; Skin Donor Sites;
Skin Grafts

NONADHERENT DRESSINGS Are available in nonimpregnated or impregnated and discourage foreign matter from becoming lodged in the wound bed. They can be used on skin tears, donor sites, and skin grafts. Most nonadherent dressings require a cover bandage ortape to hold them in place.

• ADAPTIC^TM Non-adhering Dressing
• Xeroform^TM Petrolatum Gauze Dressing

SILICONE GEL SHEETING Is designed for temporary use in the management of both existing and new hypertrophic scars and keloids.

Scar Treatment

• Mepiform^TM Self-Adherent Silicone Dressing
• Cica-Care^TM Silicone Gel Sheeting

Blisters; Excoriated Skin;
IV Catheter Coverings; Lightly Draining Wounds; Superficial Wounds

TRANSPARENT ADHESIVE DRESSINGS maintain a moist environment that is permeable to oxygen and vapor and impermeable to bacteria and contaminants. Because they are waterproof they may be used on blisters, superficial wounds or wounds with light amounts of drainage. They can also securely protect IV catheter sites. They may be difficult to apply for those with dexterity problems.

• BIOCLUSIVE^TM Transparent Dressing
• Tegaderm^TM Transparent Dressing
• Tegaderm^TM Transparent Dressing with Absorbent Pad
• Tegaderm^TM HP Transparent Dressing
• Tegaderm^TM HP Sacral Transparent Dressing
• MEFILM^TM Adhesive Polyurethane Film
• OpSite^® IV 3000
• POLYSKIN^® II Transparent Dressing