Dressings

Choosing the right dressing starts with understanding the wound. A clean surgical incision needs something different than a pressure ulcer with heavy drainage. Foam dressings absorb moisture and cushion the wound bed, making them a good fit for moderate to heavy exudate. Alginate dressings, made from seaweed fiber, are designed for highly draining wounds and pack well into deeper cavities. Hydrocolloid dressings create a moist healing environment for low-drainage wounds like minor burns or superficial pressure injuries. Hydrogel works the other way around, adding moisture to dry wounds that need help granulating. Transparent film dressings like Tegaderm protect IV sites and shallow wounds while letting you monitor healing without removing the dressing. And xeroform gauze provides a non-stick, petroleum-based layer for burns, skin grafts, and surgical sites.

If you're buying wound care supplies for a hospice or nursing home, we carry these dressings in case quantities so you can keep your supply room stocked without reordering every week. Our calcium alginate dressings and silicone foam dressings are the same products used in hospitals and long-term care facilities across California. Bulk wound dressings for facilities are available at competitive per-unit pricing, and we can work with your team to match products to your current formulary.

For home caregivers, even one or two of the right dressings can make wound care simpler and less stressful. If you're not sure what your wound needs, our clinical advisors can walk you through it. Email us at info@keraemedical.com and tell us what you're dealing with. We'll point you in the right direction.