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NU-GEL® Hydrogel with Alginate


NU-GEL® Hydrogel is a transparent hydro active amorphous gel containing sodium alginate that gently and effectively rehydrates necrotic tissue and fibrinous slough, and is designed to create an ideal moist wound healing environment for granulating and epithelising wounds1


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How Does NU-GEL® Hydrogel Work

  • NU-GEL® Hydrogel gently and effectively provides rehydration of the wound for autolytic debridement, significantly decreasing the amount of necrotic tissue and slough‎2
  • The alginate increases the absorptive capacity of NU-GEL® Hydrogel and improves the ability to control wound exudate‎1 for longer wear time‎1
  • NU-GEL® can be applied to the wound with a simple one-handed technique
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NU-GEL® Hydrogel Evidence

  • A study of two hydrogels used in the management of pressure sores, T. Young et al. Published in the Proceedings of the 6th European Conference on Advances in Wound Management. Conference held in Amsterdam, 1-4th October 1996
  • Autolytic debridement of chronic wounds using a Hydrogel (NU-GEL®). Vanscheidt V, Hasse G & Wunsch N. Vasomed: 9, Jan. 1997; 26-34
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NU-GEL® Hydrogel Indications


NU-GEL® Hydrogel is indicated for debridement and desloughing of wounds together with the management of chronic wounds throughout all stages of the healing process

Precaution

NU-GEL® Hydrogel contains propylene glycol which might cause irritation or sensitisation in a small number of patients

If such reactions are noted, use of NU-GEL® Hydrogel should be discontinued

If wound infection is present, appropriate antimicrobial therapy should be initiated - the use of NU-GEL® Hydrogel may be continued under medical supervision



Please refer in full to the Instructions for use leaflet provided in the product packaging.

 

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1. Prior to swabbing, cleanse the wound with sterile saline to remove all loose debris, remains of therapeutic agents and necrotic tissue.
2. Ensure that complete hemostasis has been achieved before obtaining the specimen. Do not perform sharp wound debridement prior to sample collection.
3. Moisten wound area to be swabbed with a few (up to five) drops of saline. Care should be taken not to flood the wound with excessive saline.
4. Avoid swabbing areas that contain blood, necrotic material, thick slough or fibrinous tissue.
5. Using a sterile swab provided in the kit, collect the wound fluid sample by pressing the head of the swab flat against the base of the wound and gently rolling it back and forth several times while applying pressure. Continue rolling the swab head until fully coated and discoloured by wound fluid.
6. Test fresh sample swabs as soon as possible after collection. Follow test procedure instructions.

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WOUNDCHEK™ Protease Status Specimen Collection (Serena's Technique)

Description:
1. Prior to swabbing, cleanse the wound with sterile saline to remove all loose debris, remains of therapeutic agents and necrotic tissue.
2. Ensure that complete hemostasis has been achieved before obtaining the specimen. Do not perform sharp wound debridement prior to sample collection.
3. Moisten wound area to be swabbed with a few (up to five) drops of saline. Care should be taken not to flood the wound with excessive saline.
4. Avoid swabbing areas that contain blood, necrotic material, thick slough or fibrinous tissue.
5. Using a sterile swab provided in the kit, collect the wound fluid sample by pressing the head of the swab flat against the base of the wound and gently rolling it back and forth several times while applying pressure. Continue rolling the swab head until fully coated and discoloured by wound fluid.
6. Test fresh sample swabs as soon as possible after collection. Follow test procedure instructions.

Disclaimer
The product information on this page is not intended for, or to be used by health care professionals or users in the United States