McKesson Hydrocolloid Dressing With Film Backing, is pliable, absorbent, and waterproof wound dressings that can provide an effective barrier to microorganisms. It helps to maintain a moist wound healing environment without over-hydrating the wound bed. They are generally recommended as an appropriate dressing for a wide range of wounds, including pressure ulcers, minor injuries, leg ulcers and burns.
Features
- Sterile.
- Available with film-backing or foam-backing to suit various application needs.
- Semi-transparent outer layer permits wound site visualization without removing dressing.
- Low-profile rounded corners and smooth tapered design helps reduce edge roll-up and risk of shear and friction.
- Available in multiple shapes and sizes to fit caregiver needs including hard-to-dress areas such as the sacrum, heel, and elbow.
- Hydrocolloid layer reacts with cellular material from the wound to form a gel-like covering to help maintain a moist wound environment.
- Up to 7 day wear time provides undisturbed moist wound environment, enhances healing, minimizes skin maceration, and reduces frequency of dressing changes.