Excel-Gel Hydrogel Wound Dressing 4 oz
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:
- Cleanse the Wound thoroughly with saline or the recommended solution.
- Apply Excel-Gel directly to the wound or the wound bed (covering the whole surface).
- Cover with a Secondary Dressing such as a film or gauze to hold the gel in place.
- 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.