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
3M™ Tegaderm™ Hydrocolloid Thin Dressing
Chronic wounds are a frequently found problem in elderly and diabetic patients. This is usually due to poor circulation. A second reason is the bedridden patient gets pressure sores that don’t heal. Additionally, chronic wounds can also be due to a pathological invasion, most commonly bacterial or fungal.
The characteristics of chronic wounds include the loss of skin and usually, underlying tissue. These wounds do not heal by traditional methods and usually need the intervention of skilled medical professionals.
Pressure wounds carry their own name. They are usually known as decubiti. Decubiti are caused by a bone pressing on the skin, where the body is in contact with bedding, mattress, or seat.
The process of curing decubiti is usually Continue reading »
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