Bactigras Medicated Paraffin Gauze Dressings 10cm x 10cm 3 Pack by Smith & Nephew
Bactigras is an antiseptic, soft paraffin dressing which soothes and protects the wound whilst helping to reduce wound infection and inflammation. It has low adherence and allows the wound to drain freely into an absorbent secondary dressing. Bactigras is suitable for covering wounds such as minor burns, lacerations, abrasions, and graft sites.
- Soft paraffin base
- Sterile open-weave gauze presentation
- Contains chlorhexidine which is an active agent against a wide range of bacteria
- Reduces risk of infection
- Soothes and protects
- Allows wound to drain freely
- Low adherent and easy removal
Benefits:
- Soothes and protects the wound and allows free passage of viscous exudate
- Open-weave gauze helps maintain shape and resist fraying when dressing is cut to shape
- Effective against a wide range of gram-positive and gram-negative bacteria, including MRSA
- Antiseptic efficacy unaffected by serum and blood
Follow instructions on pack or as directed by your healthcare professional.
Step 1:
Cleanse the wound using standard techniques.
Select the correct size of dressing and peel open the pouch (or tear the end of the roll pack).
Using gloves and forceps, remove the protector paper.
Lay the dressing over the wound in a single layer, in direct contact with the wound surface.
Step 2:
Apply a secondary dressing if required and secure in place with a dressing retention bandage or dressing fixation sheet.
Step 3:
Bactigras may be left in place when the absorbent secondary dressing is changed. The frequency of changing will depend on the clinical circumstances and this can vary from more than once per day to twice per week.
If the dressing adheres, soak it gently with sterile saline solution.
Always read the label. Follow the directions for use. For external use only. If symptoms persist, contact your healthcare professional.
Seek medical advice immediately for all serious wounds and burns, or if redness or discomfort occurs. For single use only.
- Should not be used on more than 10% of body area
- Dermatitis, contact sensitivity or photosensitivity may rarely occur
- Anaphylactic reaction to chlorhexidine has been reported, but is rare
- Should not be used in known cases of sensitivity or allergy to chlorhexidine
- Avoid contact with eyes, middle ear, meninges, and brain
- Do not use with oxidising wound cleaning agents, soap, other anionic materials, or potassium iodide
- Seek medical advice immediately for all serious wounds and burns, or if redness or discomfort occurs
Delivery varies by location, please see the expected timeframe to receive your product below:
Metro: 1-3 business days
Regional: 1-5 business days
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