Quick Overview
Loosely woven packing gauze saturated in ribbon gauze placed into cavities to aid in moist wound healing and to micro-debride on removal
Maximum Wear Time
1 day
Exudate Management
Moderate to High
Alternatives
Secondary Complementary Dressings
Uses
- Packing wounds ranging from large abdominal cavities to small sinuses and everything in between.
Positives
- Aids removing cellular debris from the wound bed
- Allows for moist wound healing
- Cost effective
- Can be done quickly especially when frequency is required due to the wound being close proximity to the anus
Limitations
- Can macerate the peri-wound
- Not great as wicking exudate away
- Must be changed daily





