Quick Overview
A loosely woven gauze that can absorb (but does not lock in) a large amount of exudate when multiple layers of the kerlix is added (either wrapped or folded on top of itself).
Maximum Wear Time
1 use
Exudate Management
Moderate to high
Alternatives
Product Information
HMIF / Ordering Code
633271
Categories
Ordering Description
BANDAGE, GAUZE, ANTIMICROBIAL, ANTISEPTIC, POLYHEXMETHYLENE BIGUANIDE 0.2% IMPREGNATED, 11.4CM X 3.7M, 6 PLY, STERILE (KERLIX AMD)
Specifications
Width: 11.4cm | Length: 370cm |
Uses
- Large wound deficits
- Over split skin graft donor site (put on during surgery once skin has been harvested – a interface is required between the kerlix and the wound bed otherwise it will adhere to the bed as it stays in place for 10-14 days)
Positives
- High absorbancy
- Loosely woven so can micro-debride wound beds on removal
- Only need one roll for large areas
Limitations
- Does not lock in fluid that it has absorbed
- Can go rock hard once exudate has been absorbed and dried out
Precautions
- Allergies:
- Polyhexmethylene Biguanide
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