Mckesson Collagen Dressing

Features of Mckesson Collagen Dressing

• Cool, soothing effect of gelling action enhances patient comfort
• Made from collagen, sodium alginate, carboxylmethylcellulose (CMC) and ethylenediaminetetraacetic acid (EDTA)
• Alginate and CMC allow dressing to absorb wound drainage
• Maintains an optimal moisture balance to aid in the formation of granulation tissue and epithelialization
• Formulated with collagen to help control the buildup of bacteria, reducing occurrences of wound infection
• Collagen and EDTA work together to moderate the elevated activity of matrix metalloproteinases (MMP)
• Triggers the healing process in chronic wounds
• EDTA creates a suitable environment for wound healing by removing zinc to inhibit the activity of MMPs
• Should not be used on patients with a known allergy or sensitivity to animal-derived collagen, any other ingredient, or on third-degree burns

What to buy with Mckesson 16-1850 Collagen Dressings

• Derma Sciences Medihoney Hydrocolloid Wound Filler Paste
• 3M Transpore Surgical Tape
• BSN Elastomull Non Sterile Elastic Gauze Bandage

How to use Collagen Dressings

Indications

• Management of full and partial thickness wounds
• Pressure ulcers
• Diabetic ulcers
• Ulcers caused by mixed vascular aetiologies
• Venous ulcers
• Donor and graft sites
• Abrasions
• Traumatic wounds healing by secondary intention
• Dehisced surgical wounds
• First and second-degree burns

Contraindications

McKesson Collagen Dressing should not be used on patients with a known allergy or sensitivity to animal-derived collagen, any other ingredient, or on third-degree burns.

Precautions

If sensitivity to McKesson Collagen Dressing develops, discontinue use. McKesson Collagen Dressings may be used under compression therapy under the supervision of a health care professional.

Directions For Use

1. Debride and irrigate the wound bed with an appropriate wound cleanser or distilled water before application
2. Cut the dressing to fit the exact wound size. For heavily exudating wounds, apply the dressing directly to the wound bed. For dry wounds with very little exudate, moisten the wound bed with distilled water to begin the gelling process
3. Cover the McKesson Collagen Dressing with an appropriate secondary dressing
4. Change dressings daily or as good nursing practice dictates

Care & Removal

1. Remove the secondary dressing with care. Gently remove McKesson Collagen Dressing ensures that the dressing removal does not damage any newly formed tissues
2. Use an appropriate wound cleanser or distilled water to cleanse the wound site prior to applying a new McKesson Collagen Matrix Dressing as per application instructions