Support Improved healing outcomes with CCS Medical's cromprehensive inventory.
CCS Medical specializes in wound care supplies, off-loading devices, orthotics and compression therapy products.
Collagen Dressings Clinical Advantages
Absorbent, controls exudate.
Provides structural support for fibroblasts.
Provides a moist wound healing environment.
Easy to apply - soft and comfortable.
Easy to remove - helps minimize tissue trauma.
Calcium Alginate Clinical Advantages
High Absorbency - Calcium Alginate dressings are very absorbent. Upon application to an exuding wound, Calcium Alginate dressings form a soft hydrophilic gel.
The dressing absorbs the exudate vertically which minimizes the risk of periwound maceration.
Conformable - Calcium Alginate dressing are soft, making them very comfortable. Because of this conformability, the dressings can be easily manipulated, making them ideal for wounds that require packing or special care.
Non-Traumatic Removal - Once Calcium Alginate dressings have formed a
soft hydrophilic gel, they can be removed easily without damaging healthy granulation tissue.
Sterile Antimicrobial Roll Gauze Clinical Advantages
Prevention of infection is a major concern in the management of all wounds. Using Sterile Antimicrobial Roll Gauze to hold primary specialty dressings in place further reduces the incidence of contamination and infection while providing wounds with the needed protection.
Hydrogel Sheet Clinical Advantages
Bacteriostatic - Hydrogel Sheet dressings contain glycerin which is a humectant formed from the hydrolysis of fat. The glycerin interferes with the water activity level in the wound, reducing the amount of readily available water. This creates an environment that is not conducive to
the multiplication of bacteria. *
Controls Maceration - Hydrogel Sheet dressings have a high glycerin content which provides a moist environment without the potential of drying out or macerating the periwound tissue. **
Pain Relief - Hydrogel Sheet dressings have been reported to be effective for pain relief due to their soothing properties. ***
Protection - Hydrogel Sheet dressings are thick, making them an ideal protective cover for the wound site. The cushioning effect of Hydrogel Sheet dressings means that trauma from external factors is less likely to impede healing. ***
Hydrogel Gauze Clinical Advantages
Glycerin Base - Hydrogel Gauze dressings contain a significant concentration of glycerin which minimizes the risk of macerating the periwound tissue.
Conformable - Hydrogel Gauze dressings are extremely conformable, making the ideal dressings for wounds that require packing or for difficult-to-dress areas.
Non-Traumatic Removal - The inherent lubricating characteristics of Hydrogel Gauze dressings minimize irritation and protect delicate wound tissue from abrasive trauma when the dressings are changed.
To learn more about CCS Medical’s extensive line of wound care products Call 1-800-690-1255 or contact your local representative directly.
* University of Miami, Dept. of Dermatology and Cutaneous Surgery. Presented April 1996 at the Wound Care Symposium.
** When Underlying Problems Make Total Healing an Unobtainable Goal. A case-study written in 1995 by Ann Harris, RN, MSN, CS.
*** Effective Management of Traumatic Wounds in an Out-Patient Clinic. Presented in 1995 at the Health Management Wound Care Conference.
