Made of open weave, light weight, finished selvage edges, cotton bandage impregnated with creamy zinc oxide paste with or without calamine.
Benefits
Compression is key!
Mechanically reduces edema.
Improves blood flow.
Increases healing rates.
Provides topical treatment:
It provides a moist wound-healing environment over a leg ulcer.
Reduce infection.
Helps to reduce skin irritation.
Comfortable, soothes and protects surrounding skin.
Calamine presence results in preventing skin itching and irritation.
Features
• Non-fray edge reduces the amount of fibers shed into the wound.
• No preservatives to cause sensitization.
• Can be used in conjunction with compression therapy.
• Presence of calamine reduces itching and adds soothing properties.
• Contains zinc oxide, which has anti-inflammatory and antimicrobial properties and contributes to the wound healing process.
• Easy to apply and remove, providing easy trauma-free dressing changes.
• It will not dry out in use.
• Dressings don’t have to be changed daily but last seven days unless drainage becomes apparent earlier.
Indications
Venous stasis ulcers, some selected eczematous eruptions, lymphatic edema, thrombophlebitis, minor fractures, sports injuries, sprains and strains and burns.
Special Considerations
Do not make reverse turns while wrapping the bandage. (This could create areas of excessive pressure that may cause discomfort).