The Elasto-Gel Island Dressing is a convenient, quick, one step method of applying
Elasto-Gel to a wound to give a waterproof covering. The Island Dressing utilizes a polyurethane barrier film with good moisture vapor transmission, which is coated with a mildly aggressive adhesive. It is designed to adhere firmly in place. As with all
Elasto-Gel wound care dressings, The Island Dressing is bacteriostatic/fungistatic, highly
absorbent, helps prevent the formation of slough, debris, necrotic tissue and eschar and will not stick to or dissolve into the wound.
Indications
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.
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