Features of Elasto Gel Hydrogel Wound Dressing
- Helps ensure a positive clinical outcome
- Maintains a moist environment for proper wound healing
- Elasto-Gel decreases the number of products needed to manage a wound
- Assists in reducing the time to heal the wound
- Absorbs secretions and helps reduce odor
When to use ElastoGel Dressing?
Elasto-Gel hydrogel dressings are indicated as an external use dressing for local management of:
- Pressure ulcers (stage I-IV)
- Diabetic-related ulcers and wounds
- Surgical wounds
- Skin tears and 1st and 2nd-degree burn
- Management of scars
- As a cast and splint pad
- For minor pressure relief
What to buy with Hydrogel Dressings
- Medline Skintegrity Wound Cleanser
- ConvaTec DuoDERM Hydroactive Sterile Gel
- Carrington Carrasyn Hydrogel Spray Gel Wound Dressing
Also Available (Separately)
- Southwest Elasto-Gel Plus Sterile Wound Dressing with Tape
How to use ElastoGel Wound Dressing?
- Select the appropriate size dressing
- Prepare the wound site by cleaning and removing the dressing from the package.
- Apply the gel directly over the wound.
- Cover the hydrogel wound dressing with a securing device, such as medical tape, self-adhesive stretch bandages, or surgical netting.
- Check the wound as needed.
- The dressing may remain on the wound if it is not saturated with exudate.
- Change the dressing when it is saturated with exudate.
