Description
Hydrocoll Sacral Dressings Gelatin-free Hydrocolloid Wounds Ulcers 12 x 18cm x5
Hydrocoll Sacral Dressings Gelatin-free Hydrocolloid Wounds Ulcers
Hydrocoll Sacral’s special shape is used for the treatment of decubital ulcers in the sacral region. Hydrocoll is a self-adherent absorbent hydrocolloid wound dressing with semipermeable cover layer which is impermeable to organisms and water.
The hydrocolloids transform into a gel when in contact with wound exudate and form a moist environment which has a stimulating effect on granulation and epithelialization.
For moist wound treatment of clinically non-infected, slightly to moderately exudating wounds, especially in wounds with poor healing tendency and long-lasting formation of granulation, e.g. in leg ulcers or decubitus; 2nd-degree burns; Hydrocoll sacral is used in the case of decubital ulcers in the sacral region.
Hydrocoll is a sterile, self-adhesive absorbent hydrocolloid wound dressing. – Half the thickness of traditional hydrocolloids with high capacity absorbency – Clarity allows for wound inspection – Plasticiser free, reducing the risk of allergic reaction – Forms a soft gel when in contact with wound exudate
Thin, flexible and conformable – Low profile, smooth surface, resists roll-off – Can remain on the wound for 4-5 days – MVTR Hydrocoll: 400g/ sqm / 24hrs – MVTR Hydrocoll Thin: 600g/ sqm / 24hrs Hydrocoll may be used on – Necrotic wounds – lower leg ulcers – pressure ulcers – superficial and partial thickness burns – post-operative wounds – granulating wounds Hydrocoll Thin is useful for managing wounds during epithelialisation.
Features:
– Contraindications wounds with high exudate
– Infected wounds
– Not for use over bone or tendon
– Full-thickness burns
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