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When the clinical choice is made to debride wounds and create a moist wound healing environment. NU-GEL™ Hydrogel is a transparent hydro active amorphous gel containing sodium alginate that gently and effectively debrides necrotic tissue and fibrinous slough
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The alginate component increases the absorptive capacity1
In an RCT, clinicians rated NU-GEL™ Hydrogel consistently higher than IntraSite Gel*,1
*In terms of ease of squeezing the gel from the pack, directing the gel into the wound, and consistency of the gel on application.p = 0.024, p = 0.047, p = 0.01 respectively
The hydrogel creates a moist wound healing environment which assists with natural autolytic debridement while the alginate component enhances its absorptive capabilities.
The gel can be used to soften and hydrate eschar by facilitating rehydration of the wound.
Easy to use
NU-GEL™ Hydrogel can be applied to the wound with a simple one-handed technique. The ampule packaging allows easy application and limits product wastage.
Long wear time
An RCT on PUs showed NU-GEL™ Hydrogel to have a mean wear time of 2.78 days, 38% longer than IntraSite Gel*, before secondary dressing change was necessary1 (p = 0.014).
*IntraSite® Gel is a trademark of Smith & Nephew
The alginate component increases the absorptive capacity1
In an RCT, clinicians rated NU-GEL® Hydrogel consistently higher than IntraSite Gel®
In the researcher's opinion, NU-GEL® Hydrogel may be a cost-effective alternative to IntraSite Gel®
TITLE | STUDY TYPE | DATE | AUTHORS |
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A study of two hydrogels used in the management of pressure sores |
Level one RCT study | 1996 | Young T, et al. |
Autolytic debridement of chronic wounds using a hydrogel |
In vivo | 1997 | Vanscheidt V, et al. |
NU-GELTM Hydrogel With Alginate
PRODUCT | PRODUCT CODE | dressings per box | ||
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NHS Supply Chain Code ELG 005 Drug Tariff Code 234-3754 |
10 |