aquaphor gauze dressing
An evaluation of Aquaphor Gauze dressing in burned children. Waymack JP, Nathan P, Robb EC, Plessinger R, Rapien J, Krummel R, Jenkins M, MacMillan BG. Aquaphor Gauze was evaluated as a dressing for skin graft donor sites, for partial thickness burn injuries and for split thickness skin grafts. Control dressings consisted of: fine mesh gauze for skin graft donor sites. silver sulphadiazine (Silvadene) on coarse mesh gauze for the partial thickness burns, and nitrofurazone cream (Furacin) on fine mesh gauze for the skin grafts. The Aquaphor Gauze was found to be inferior to the fine mesh gauze for donor site dressings. As a dressing for skin grafts the Aquaphor Gauze was significantly superior to the control dressing as measured by graft take and reduced patient pain. We would recommend that Aquaphor Gauze be used as a dressing for skin grafts where the risk of infection is not excessive. Secondly, Aquaphor Gauze 448 helps to maintain the moist environment necessary for graft take and re-epithelialization (Hagstrom et al., 1966). We have not evaluated Aquaphor Gauze as a dressing for skin grafts in patients with large burns. The information reflected here is dependent upon the correct functioning of our algorithm. From time-to-time, our system might experience bugs or glitches that affect the accuracy or correct application of mathematical algorithms. As a dressing for skin grafts the Aquaphor Gauze was significantly superior to the control dressing as measured by graft take and reduced patient pain. We would recommend that Aquaphor Gauze be used as a dressing for skin grafts where the risk of infection is not excessive. Telfa® or non-adherent dressing pads 4 x 4 gauze or cotton pads (like those for removing make-up) Gloves (non-powdered, non-latex) Micropore paper tape or Band-aids Topical ointment such as Vaseline™ petrolatum, Aquaphor® Do not use Polysporin®, Neosporin®, or other antibiotic ointments. Other materials: _____ Do not remove our pressure dressing for 24 hours after surgery. Wounds heal best when kept covered and moist. Waymack et al.: Aquaphor Gauze dressing the application of a dressing such as those made from polyurethane to the donor site. Such a membrane allows the passage of gases and water vapour but not of fluids or bacteria. 4. Apply a generous amount of ointment (Vaseline™,Aquaphor ®) on the wound 5. Cover the wound with Telfa® or nonstick gauze and secure with tape. Band-aids may also be used, but make sure the sticky part of the Band-aid does not touch the wound. 6. Repeat your dressing changes (steps 2 through 5) based on the amount of drainage. More 4. Apply an ointment (Vaseline™, Aquaphor®) on all suture lines using a clean, new Q-tip. 5. Cover the wound with Telfa® or nonstick gauze and secure with tape. Band-aids may also be used, but make sure the sticky part of the Band-aid does not touch the wound. 6. Repeat your dressing changes (steps 2 through 5) based on the amount of drainage. More Aquaphor Gauze is composed of a gauze dressing which is made from fibres of cellulose acetate, impregnated with a cream composed of petrolatum, mineral oil, mineral wax and woolwax alcohol. This cream has been available for decades for use on dry skin and pharmaceutical * Deceased September 1985.
Aquaphor Gauze was evaluated as a dressing for skin graft donor sites, for partial thickness burn injuries and for split thickness skin grafts.