Oct 30
3M™ Tegasorb™ Hydrocolloid Thin Dressing
What are Hydrocolloid Dressings?
Hydrocolloid Dressing (hy-droh-kol-oid) are typically made of an absorbent layer of gel that is incorporated on a semi-permeable film or foam that promotes the rehydration and debridement of wounds.
How are Hydrocolloid Dressings Used?
Hydrocolloid dressings are among the most widely used in wound care treatment and are considered a modern dressing, however often these products are not widely understood. Our goal in this article is to help foster an understanding of their composition and application in the treatment of specific types of wound care. Continue reading »
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Oct 19
Invacare Silver Alginate Dressing
Absorptive Dressings in wound care have become commonplace. In some medical Practices, they are used almost exclusively in the treatment of wounds. Absorptive dressings are evident in the clinical pathways of many wound care centers. The description of absorptive dressings is easy to understand, they absorb moisture rather then have a pre-moistened state during use. They are great for wounds with large amount of exudate because they can absorb over 20 times their weight. Continue reading »
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