Post-operative wound dressings 7457 BACTIGRAS is a woven gauze dressing impregnated with Vaseline (White Soft Paraffin, Br. Ph.) containing 0.5% chlorhexidine acetate. They are offered as sterile, either as individual pads in removable pouches, or as rolls in pouches that are opened with removable tabs.
Size 10×10 cm
The method of work
BACTIGRAS acts as a barrier between the wound and the secondary dressing, allowing exudate to pass into the absorbent secondary dressing. The antiseptic chlorhexidine acetate is slowly released through the bandage; This results in a prolonged effect against Gram + and Gram + bacteria.
structural formula
Molecular Formula: C 26H 38C1 2N 10O 4
Molecular Weight: 625.6
Chemical Name: 1,6-di (Np-chloro-phenyldiguanidine) hexane diacetate
directione
BACTIGRAS should only be used in local care. It is used for a wide range of wounds at risk of infection, or for wounds already infected, in combination with systemic antibacterials. The group of wounds on which Bactigrass can be used includes: • Minor burns and scalding burns • Lacerations, cuts and other wounds with loss of material • Donor or recipient sites • Leg ulcers.
contraindications
• Do not use on more than 10% of the body surface. • Do not use in cases of known allergy or sensitivity to chlorhexidine.
Work precautions
Exceptionally, dermatitis, contact sensitivity, or photosensitivity may occur. Shock-type anaphylactic reactions to chlorhexidine have been reported, but are rare. Avoid contact with eyes, middle ear, meninges and brain. BACTIGRAS is incompatible with soaps and other anionic agents (eg some skin cleansers), as well as with potassium iodide. The use of BACTIGRAS with oxidative wound disinfection agents should be avoided. BACTIGRAS is a single use product. Use in more than one patient may result in transmission of infection or infection. Opening the dressing bag changes the sterile septum; Therefore, any unused dressing should not be saved for later use.
