Traditional wound dressing

Gauze dressings are a type of traditional wound dressing made of woven cotton or nonwoven synthetic fibers. They are versatile, inexpensive, and readily available, making them a popular choice for wound care. They can be used alone or in combination with other dressings to absorb wound exudate (the liquid secreted by wounds during the healing process, otherwise known as pus) and provide a protective barrier to the wound bed.

Examples where gauze wound dressings might be used:

• Covering and protecting superficial wounds, such as abrasions or lacerations.
• Absorbing wound drainage from surgical incisions or lacerations.
• Applying topical medications to wounds using impregnated gauze dressings.
• Covering and protecting second-degree burns.
• Dressing pressure ulcers or chronic wounds with light drainage.
• Packing deep wounds or cavities with plain gauze to help control bleeding and promote clotting.

Our superior sterile and non-sterile ranges of gauze and swabs offer a variety of sizes and plys, including x-ray detectable ranges.