Question: what is the difference between xeroform and vaseline gauze?
Answer: Xeroform – Sterile, fine mesh gauze impregnated with a blend of 3% Bismuth Tribromophenate (Xeroform) and USP petrolatum. ... Vaseline Gauze – Fine mesh gauze which is non-adherent to wound sites and helps maintain a moist wound environment. Commonly used in children under one year of age instead of xeroform.