How do I Cut Duoderm GCGF Dressings?

DuoDERM CGF (Controlled Gel Formulation) is a hydrocolloid dressing marketed by ConvTec to manage lightly draining wounds. Hydrocolloids are occlusive, adhesive dressings that form a gel when in contact with wound drainage, according to Wound Care Information Network. They are flexible, conform to the wound bed, and are easy to apply. DuoDERM CGF dressings can decrease the amount of dead tissue and facilitate new tissue growth in a wound bed, according to ConvaTec.

Things You'll Need

• Sterile or clean medical gloves
• Sterile or clean scissors
• Sterile or clean pad
• Sterile or clean gauze
• Alcohol swab

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Instructions

Preparation

• 1

  Lay a clean pad beneath the area where the wound is located on the body.

• 2

  Apply sterile or clean medical gloves.

• 3

  Blot the wound bed with a dry sterile or clean gauze until the drainage is absorbed. Wipe the skin surrounding the wound bed with an alcohol pad until oil is removed. Allow skin to air dry.

Treatment

• 4

  Cut DuoDERM CGF with clean or sterile scissors so it is 2 cm larger on all sides than the wound bed.

• 5

  Peel and remove the plastic from the adhesive side of the DuoDERM CGF.

• 6

  Apply the adhesive side of the dressing to the wound bed and surrounding skin. Apply gentle pressure for one to two minutes until the dressing is firmly adhered.