Quick Overview
Bactigras is a paraffin-impregnated gauze dressing containing 0.5% chlorhexidine acetate, supplied as individual dressings in peel-apart pouches.
Maximum Wear Time
2 Days
Exudate Management
Scant
Active Ingredient
Alternatives
Product Information
HMIF / Ordering Code
504475
Categories
Ordering Description
DRESSING, WOUND, ANTIMICROBIAL, NON-ABSORBENT, LOW-ADHERENT, ANTISEPTIC, CHLORHEXIDINE IMPREGNATED, 15X20CM, PARAFFIN GAUZE, STERILE (BACTIGRAS)
Brand
Specifications
Width: 15cm | Length: 20cm |
Secondary Complementary Dressings
Uses
- Infected split skin grafts
- Shallow and low exudating wounds
- Scratches, abrasions, fungating wounds
Positives
- Provides moisture to the wound bed.
- Slowly releases chlorhexidine acetate antiseptic, offering prolonged action against a variety of bacteria.
- Doubling the layers can extend dressing changes to up to 2 days.
Limitations
- Can’t be used in sinuses or packed
- Dries out relatively fast ( 1 layer = 1 day)
- Has no absorption ability
Precautions
- Not suitable for patients with known allergies to chlorhexidine.
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