The MedVance Hydrocolloid family includes Hydrocolloid Thin Dressing, Bordered Hydrocolloid Dressing and Hydrocolloid Dressing with Polyurethane Foam. The cohesive hydrocolloid matrix forms a gel on contact with wound exudate providing a moist wound healing environment. Dressings come in specialty designed shapes and sizes to address sites at highest risk for developing pressure ulcers, heel, elbow and sacrum.
Features
- Comfortable to wear and easy to remove.
- Facilitates moist wound healing and autolytic debridement.
- Absorbs light to moderate wound exudation.
- Conforms to body contours and provides maximum patient comfort.
- Protects the wound bed from external contamination.
Directions for Use
- Follow wound bed preparation protocol including wound cleansing and debridement
- Select a suitable dressing size that overlaps the wound margin by approximately two centimeters.
- Remove protective release liners and center over the wound allowing the peripheral area of the dressing to adhere to the skin surrounding the wound.
- To remove gently lift dressing from the skin. Dispose as medical waste.
- Follow wound bed preparation protocol including cleansing with appropriate solution before applying subsequent dressings.