|
Elasto-Gel is an absorbent hydrogel sheet dressing designed to
provide the optimum wound healing environment. This is accomplished by helping
control and prevent conditions that interfere or obstruct the healing process.
Elasto-Gel decreases the amount of products needed to manage a wound,
assists in reducing the time to heal the wound, decreases dressing change
frequency, and helps assure a positive clinical outcome.
Indication
Elasto-Gel hydrogel dressings are indicated as an external use dressing
for local management of pressure ulcers (stage I-IV), diabetic related ulcers
and wounds, surgical wounds, skin tears and 1st and 2nd degree burns.
Elasto-Gel may be used in the management of scars, as a cast and splint
pad and for minor pressure relief.
Pharmacology
Elasto-Gel utilizes a high concentration of glycerine (65%) as a water
soluble humectant in a mixture of water and polymer matrix.
Elasto-Gel is presented as a hydrogel because of its ability to absorb
large quantities of aqueous fluids thereby controlling moisture at the wound
site. Its protective and cushioning properties are far superior to other
hydrogels and hydrocolloids, and due to its high percentage of glycerine it
exhibits additional desirable properties such as bacteriostatic action which is
absent in other hydrogel dressings.
Elasto-Gel is a soft elastic gel sheet which provides protection from
shock and friction and provides pressure relief. It has been reported that
Elasto-Gel will nearly eliminate odor within 48 to 72 hours after
application to highly contaminated or chronic wounds.
Elasto-Gel has been reported to be highly (exceptionally) effective for
reducing pain.
Ordering Information
Stock#
Description
| DR8200 |
2" x 3" (5cm x 7cm) |
| DR8000 |
4" x 4" (10cm x 10cm) |
| DR8500 |
5" x 5" (12.5cm x 12.5cm) |
| DR8600 |
6" x 8" (15cm x 20cm) |
| DR8700 |
12" x 12" (30cm x 30cm) |
| DR8800 |
8" x 16" (20cm x 40cm) |
Reimbursement
DR8200 and DR8000: HCPC Code A6242 - Hydrogel dressing, wound cover, pad
size 16 sq. in. or less, without adhesive border, each dressing.
DR8500 and DR8600: HCPC Code A6243 - Hydrogel dressing, wound cover, pad
size more than 16 sq. in., but less than or equal to 48 sq. in., without
adhesive border, each dressing.
DR8700 and DR8800: HCPC Code A6244 - Hydrogel dressing, wound cover, pad
size more than 48 sq. in., without adhesive border, each dressing.
|
