Excel-Gel Hydrogel Wound Dressing 4 oz

Description

Excel-Gel Hydrogel Wound Dressing (4 oz) by MPM Medical is a topical wound care product designed for the management and treatment of various types of wounds. Here’s a detailed overview:

What is Excel-Gel Hydrogel Wound Dressing?

Excel-Gel Hydrogel is a clear, amorphous (non-shaped) gel formulated primarily for the hydration and (autolytic) debridement of wounds. It is manufactured by MPM Medical and intended for external use on wounds.

Key Features:

• Hydrating Medium: Maintains a moist wound environment, aiding in faster and more comfortable healing.
• Amorphous Gel: Easily conforms and applies to wounds of various shapes and sizes.
• Supports Autolytic Debridement: Softens and aids in the removal of non-viable tissue without damaging healthy tissue.
• Soothes Pain: Provides a cooling effect that soothes discomfort at the wound site.
• Non-Adhesive: Easily removable and minimizes trauma when changing dressings.
• Sterile: Packaged to ensure sterility for direct wound application.

Indications (Common Uses):

• Pressure ulcers (bedsores)
• Diabetic ulcers
• Venous stasis ulcers
• 1st and 2nd-degree burns (minor burns)
• Cuts, abrasions, and lacerations
• Surgical wounds
• Post-radiation therapy burns

How to Use:

1. Cleanse the Wound thoroughly with saline or the recommended solution.
2. Apply Excel-Gel directly to the wound or the wound bed (covering the whole surface).
3. Cover with a Secondary Dressing such as a film or gauze to hold the gel in place.
4. Change Dressing as recommended by a healthcare professional, or when the secondary dressing becomes saturated.

Benefits:

• Promotes optimal wound healing
• Non-cytotoxic, non-irritating
• Helps reduce pain and trauma associated with dressing changes

Precautions:

• For external use only
• Should not be used as the sole dressing on heavily draining wounds
• Consult healthcare providers for use around sensitive areas or in severe/infected wounds.

Excel-Gel Hydrogel Wound Dressing (4 oz) by MPM Medical is a versatile and effective wound gel that provides moisture, promotes debridement, and protects wounds during the healing process. It’s suitable for a variety of wounds and is widely used in hospitals, clinics, and home care settings.

If you have a specific wound or medical condition, always follow your healthcare provider’s instructions regarding wound care products and frequency of use.