Can kerlix be used as a secondary dressing?
Kerlix® AMD™ Antimicrobial Large Roll Dressing is indicated for use as a primary dressing for exuding wounds, burns, as a cover for surgical wounds and to secure and prevent movement of primary dressings. Can also be used as a secondary dressing to prevent bacterial penetration through and bacterial growth within the dressing.
What kind of gauze is kerlix made of?
This product is available in 6 and 8 ply. Kerlix Bandage Rolls are made of prewashed, fluff dried 100% woven gauze with unique crinkle-weave pattern for loft and bulk. Kerlix Bandage Rolls provide fast-wicking action, superior aeration, and excellent absorbency.
What is kerlix used for?
• Maintains balance of native skin flora. Indications. Kerlix® AMD™ Antimicrobial Super Sponge is intended for OTC use. It is used as a primary dressing for exuding wounds, burns, as a cover for surgical wounds, and to secure and prevent movement of primary dressings.
How do you use kerlix gauze pads?
Kerlix gauze comes in pads, or squares. These are cut for smaller wounds and need to be secured to the skin with secondary dressing and surgical tape. A roll can be wrapped around the limb or abdomen, or simply pulled to the desired length and folded into a square for a thick area absorber.
What is Kerlix bandage?
Kerlix™ bandage rolls provide fast-wicking action, superior aeration, and excellent absorbency. They are made of prewashed, fluff-dried 100% woven gauze with unique crinkle-weave pattern for loft and bulk to cushion and protect wound areas. Finished edges on the product reduce loose ends and lint.
Is Kerlix the same as gauze?
Kerlix® Roll is a pre-washed, fluff-dried 100% woven gauze dressing with a unique crinkle-weave pattern for loft and bulk to cushion and protect wound areas.
Is Kerlix the same as Kling?
Bandages. (1) Kling or Kerlix bandage. Kling and Kerlix bandages are loosely woven or knitted roller gauze bandages that are soft and conform easily. This bandage is highly absorptive and is appropriate when a bulky dressing is needed.
Is Kerlix sterile?
Kerlix™ Gauze Bandage Roll, Sterile, Large, 4.5in x 3.1yd Kerlix™ rolls are made of prewashed, fluff dried, 100% woven gauze with unique crinkle-weave pattern for loft and bulk. As secondary dressing, Kerlix™ rolls provides bulk, cushioning and conformability.
Who makes Kerlix?
Manufactured by Cardinal Health, Kerlix Gauze Bandage Rolls are made with 100% woven gauze that is pre-washed and fluff dried. Kerlix Gauze Bandage Rolls have a crinkle weave pattern that provides an increased loft and bulk to cushion and protect the wound.
What does an Unna boot look like?
An Unna's boot (also Unna boot) is a special gauze (usually 4 inches wide and 10 yards long) bandage, which can be used for the treatment of venous stasis ulcers and other venous insufficiencies of the leg. It can also be used as a supportive bandage for sprains and strains of the foot, ankle and lower leg.
How does Kerlix work?
Kerlix® AMD™ Antimicrobial Large Roll Dressing is impregnated with polyhexamethylene biguanide (PHMB) to provide an antimicrobial barrier to prevent microbial penetration and microbial growth within the dressing. Product is gentle to normal skin flora.
Is Kerlix stretchy?
Quick Overview. Kendall Kerlix® Elastic Gauze 4.5 in. x 4.1 yds stretched. This sterile, 6-ply, large elastic gauze bandage can be used as a bandage or as a wrap in conjunction with the Kendall Curity® Multi-Trauma Dressing 27021.
What is Kling used for?
Soft kling dressings A small, soft, stretchy wrap often used to cover burns on fingers.
When do you use alginate dressing?
Alginate dressings are widely used in the treatment of exuding wounds. In addition to antibacterial activity, alginate takes up wound exudates, through creation of a gel surface that absorbs moisture and maintains a moist environment (Winter, 1962).
When do you use Adaptic dressing?
ADAPTIC™ Dressing is indicated for dry to highly exuding wounds where adherence of dressing and exudate is to be prevented including:1st & 2nd degree burns.Abrasions.Grafts.Venous ulcers.Pressure injuries.Nail extractions.Eczema.Staples.More items...
What are non-adherent dressings used for?
Many dressings are termed 'non-adherent', meaning they are designed not to stick to the drying secretions of the wound, thereby resulting in less pain and trauma on removal.