How do you use intrasite gel dressing?

Introduce Intrasite Gel into the wound. Keeping the nozzle tip clear of the wound surface, gently press the bowl of the pack to dispense gel into the wound avoiding overspill onto surrounding skin. Smooth Intrasite Gel over surface of wound to a depth of approximately 5mm (0.2”). Discard any unused gel.

Is Intrasite gel the same as hydrogel?

INTRASITE Gel is an amorphous hydrogel which gently re-hydrates necrotic tissue, facilitating autolytic debridement, while being able to loosen and absorb slough and exudate. It can also be used to provide the optimum moist wound management environment during the later stages of wound closure.

How often should you use intrasite gel?

Dressings should be changed at least every three days for necrotic and sloughy wounds. For clean wounds frequency of change depends on the amount of drainage.

What type of dressing is Intrasite?

INTRASITE* Gel is a sterile, amorphous hydrogel dressing that gently rehydrates necrotic tissue, facilitating autolytic debridement.

What is IntraSite conformable used for?

IntraSite Gel Conformable is indicated for use in open wounds e.g. pressure sores, surgical wounds healing by secondary intention and malignant wounds. It is especially useful for the packing of deep cavity wounds to prevent premature closure.

When should I stop using IntraSite gel?

If a patient should exhibit any signs or symptoms of an adverse reaction to Intrasite, treatment should be discontinued at once. Each container should only be used for a single patient, and any unused gel should be discarded.

When should I stop using Intrasite gel?

How often do you change hydrogel dressing?

You should remember four key things when adding a hydrogel dressing: Care must be taken to avoid macerating surrounding skin. Clean wound between dressing changes with normal saline or per manufacturer’s recommendations. Change dressings every one to four days, as needed.

What kind of wound is hydrogel used for?

Hydrogels are recommended for wounds that range from dry to mildly exudating and can be used to degrade slough on the wound surface. Hydrogels have a marked cooling and soothing effect on the skin, which is valuable in burns and painful wounds.

Why the dressing must be larger than the wound?

A dressing is used to protect a wound and prevent infection, but also to allow healing. A dressing should be large enough to totally cover the wound, with a safety margin of about 2.5 cm on all sides beyond the wound.

Does Slough mean healing?

Slough is considered the by-product of the inflammatory phase of wound healing. An essential component of wound bed preparation is the removal of slough from a wound bed. Slough not only contributes to delayed wound healing, it also prevents an accurate wound assessment and can also harbour biofilms.

Will a wound heal with Slough?

How do I choose a wound dressing?

Your choice of dressings and interventions depends on the cause of the wound, type of wound, condition of the wound bed, depth of the wound, amount of drainage, and presence of infection. Dressings should provide adequate tissue hydration to support cell viability without overhydrating the wound bed.

What removes Slough?

Wound irrigation, the use of cleansing solutions or a cleansing pad (e.g. Debrisoft®; Activa Healthcare), or the use of dressings – such as hydrogel sheets, honey or iodine cadexomers – can be used to remove slough by clinicians with minimal training.

What is Intrasite conformable?

1 IntraSite Conformable contains IntraSite Gel which has a gentle yet effective debriding and desloughing action. The gel… 2 Fluid handling properties reduce the frequency of dressing changes and increase cost effectiveness. More

What is the difference between Intrasite conformable and non-woven dressing?

The non-woven dressing is both soft and conformable – conforming easily to awkward wound shapes and keeping the gel where it is needed (in contact with the wound surface). IntraSite Conformable is convenient and ready to use, offering an alternative delivery system for IntraSite Gel.

Is Intrasite conformable safe for wound healing?

IntraSite Conformable is safe for use throughout the wound healing process. The non-woven dressing is both soft and conformable – conforming easily to awkward wound shapes and keeping the gel where it is needed (in contact with the wound surface).

What products are available in the Intrasite range?

The INTRASITE range features two products: The unique APPLIPAK ◊ application system containing INTRASITE Gel is available in a range of different sizes. Its unique iconic shape was specifically designed to provide directable and controlled application of the gel