Amrigel® Wound Care Instructions
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AmeriGel® Wound Dressing is classified by the FDA as a hydrogel
wound filler indicated for the following uses: stage I-IV pressure
ulcers, diabetic skin ulcers, venous stasis ulcers, 1st & 2nd
degree burns, post-surgical incisions, cuts and abrasions.
Wound Cleansing:
We recommend cleansing the wound with Amerigel® Wound
Wash solution or a saline irrigation solution (Do Not Use Contact
Lens Solutions.) Pour the saline over the wound and rinse
thoroughly. To avoid disturbing the wound bed, do not scrub the
wound aggressively. Gently blot dry the excess saline with a
clean gauze or cloth before re-applying Amerigel®.
Applying Amerigel® Wound Dressing:
Following wound cleansing, apply a thin coat of Amerigel®
to the wound and the surrounding skin, extending approximately 1/2 inch
beyond the wound.
Dressing the Wound:
Moisten a gauze pad (2x2, 4x4, etc.) with saline. The gauze should
be similar in dampness to a washcloth that you would wash your
face with, not dripping wet, but not wrung dry. Following the
®application of AmeriGel®, place the dampened gauze over the
wound. Next, place a dry piece of gauze on top of the damp one.
This will provide a moist environment for the wound and additional
gauze to absorb any drainage. Secure the gauze pads in place with
tape or roll gauze.
Wound Care Tips:
| 1. |
Change the dressing twice a
day for the first week and once a day thereafter. |
| 2. |
If the gauze sticks to the wound, soak it
with saline until it falls off without pulling on the wound. |
| 3. |
Do not use peroxide, povidine-iodine or
alcohol on a chronic wound that has existed for more than
90 days. |
| 4. |
Some patients report a "stinging" or "burning" sensation,
similar to that of hydrogen peroxide, when they initially
apply Amerigel®. This is the antimicrobial action
working on the wound. |
| 5. |
Increased drainage may occur and the wound
may appear to get deeper with the first few applications.
This is a good sign as long as they both happen together.
Wounds generally heal from the inside out, becoming shallower,
allowing the surrounding skin to close over the wound. |
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