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About Hydrocolloid Dressings

Medical Supplies — Wed, 05 May 2010 01:04:49 +0000

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.

What are Hydrocolloid Dressings?

Medical Supplies — Fri, 30 Oct 2009 13:33:31 +0000

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.

Absorptive Dressings – Wound Care Tips

Medical Supplies — Mon, 19 Oct 2009 19:27:32 +0000

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.

Transparent Dressings – Wound Care Tips

Medical Supplies — Mon, 19 Oct 2009 19:22:09 +0000

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.