Cardinal Health Petrolatum Emulsion Contact Layer Dressing is a sterile, occlusive wound dressing made with a flexible, non-adherent knitted cellulose acetate fabric coated with a formulated Petrolatum emulsion. Its purpose is to assist with fluid transfer into the secondary dressing. The dressing's non-adherent property also aids in gentle removal and provides protection to the wound bed during dressing changes.

Features and Benefits

Promotes optimal healing
Minimizes pain and trauma
Absorbent while maintaining a moist wound environment
Enough to manage exudate effectively, preventing pooling around the wound site
Each dressing is individually sterile-packaged, ensuring aseptic conditions and reducing the risk of contamination

Specifications

Manufacturer: Cardinal Health
Type of dressing: Primary
Change frequency: Up to seven days
Latex-free: Yes

MPN	Description
PETROCL33	Petrolatum Emulsion Contact Layer Dressing, 3" x 3"
PETROCL38	Petrolatum Emulsion Contact Layer Dressing, 3" x 8"

Indications

May be used to allow passage of exudate and protection of the wound bed during dressing changes for a wide variety of partial to full thickness wounds, including:

Skin grafts
Venous ulcers
Surgical sites
First and second degree burns
Pressure ulcers
Lacerations and abrasions
Cosmetic surgery sites

The Purpose of Contact Layer in Wound Care

A contact layer dressing is a component of a wound dressing system used in healthcare to manage and promote the healing of wounds. It is designed to be in direct contact with the wound bed and serves specific functions to facilitate optimal wound care. Contact layer dressings come in various forms, and their composition may vary based on the specific needs of the wound. In wound care, the contact layer serves several important purposes such as minimization of adhesion, facilitation of fluid transfer, protection of granulating tissue, and comfort and pain reduction.

It's essential to note that the choice of contact layer depends on the type and stage of the wound, as well as individual personal factors.

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