May 04
RepliCare® Hydrocolloid Dressing
Hydrocolloid Dressings are substances that convert into a gel when in contact with wound fluid. The moist environment created under the dressing speeds the natural healing process, reduces pain, and protects against bacterial infection. These dressings have been clinically shown to facilitate the removal of dead tissue and debris through the process of autolytic debridement. They also reduce the risk of wound infection by providing an effective barrier to external contamination by microorganisms.
3M™ Tegaderm™ Hydrocolloid Dressing
Part of the healing process is patient comfort. These dressing’s have been clinically shown to reduce pain during dressing removal and application. Hydrocolloidal’s also foster an environment that enables a faster healing process when compared to regular gauze.
These dressings reduce friction on the wound by using a unique polyurethane film. Continue reading »
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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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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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