Mckesson Hydrocolloid Square Dressing, is a pliable, absorbent, and waterproof wound dressing that can provide an effective barrier to microorganisms. It helps maintain a moist wound healing environment without over-hydrating the wound bed. Hydrocolloid Square Dressing is generally recommended as an appropriate dressing for a wide range of wounds, including pressure ulcers, minor injuries, leg ulcers, and burns.
Features
- Sterile.
- Single Use.
- Not made with natural rubber latex.
- 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.
- Highly absorbent inner layer effectively removes exudates from the wound and facilitates granulation, epithelization, and autolysis.
- Hydrocolloid layer reacts with cellular material from the wound to form a gel-like covering to help maintain a moist wound environment.
- Moisture resistant outer barrier film helps prevent urine, feces and/or moisture from penetrating the dressing reducing the risk of contamination to the wound.
- They are generally recommended as an appropriate dressing for a wide range of wounds, including pressure ulcers, minor injuries, leg ulcers and burns. Dressing remains in place up to 7 days.