Hydrocolloid Dressing

Hydrocolloid dressing options are not new in the world of medical supplies, but they haven't been around as long as many people assume. The first use of these dressings was in the later part of the 1970's, but their effectiveness and their benefits quickly made them a very popular option for treating wet and dry …

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Hydrocolloid dressings can be a real time saver when working with patients in an emergency room, clinical setting, hospital or in a home health care situation. This is because hydrocolloid dressings are designed to absorb exudate, keep the wound, ulcer, lesion or open area protected from bacterial infection, and stick to the healthy skin around the …

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Hydrocolloid dressings are useful for exuding wounds at low and medium levels, since they have  superior absorption properties for superficial wounds. They offer many advantages over traditional dressings, and most patients do not suffer allergic reactions from them. Hydrocolloid dressings are frequently more absorbent, and reduce the rate at which the dressings will have to be changed. Many times,  these …

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