Hydrogel dressings are designed to manage fluid exchange on the surface of the wound. They consists of 90% water suspended in a gel base. The water content in the wound gel dressing provides moisture to the wound and helps in faster wound healing. The tissues of the wound debride, granulate and then heal completely. Hydrogel wound dressings are said to be a perfect source which provides moisture to a dry lesion. Here is a quick guide that will help you know how hydrogel dressing works, what are their types, their features, when should you use them or abstain from using them.
Hydrogel dressings usually works as a primary dressing and can also be used to fill in the deeper sections of the wound for faster healing. They needs a secondary dressing to cover them for better securement and prevent them from getting dehydrated, which is often the case when they are not covered properly. Hydrogel dressing are made up of hydrophilic polymers arranged in the three-dimensional networks. The polymers act as absorbents and help in absorbing wound exudate effectively. This wound gel dressing provides moisture to the wound and helps in creating a moist healing environment that cools down the wound and provides pain relief for up to six hours. It protects the wound from infections and promotes efficient healing. It is often painless to remove the hydrogel dressing because its high water content does not let it adhere to the wound surface.
Hydrogel dressings are usually available in three different forms described below:
The unique features of hydrogel wound dressings are stated below:
You can use hydrogel dressings to treat the following types of wounds:
It is important to remember that hydrogel wound dressings should not be used when the wound is in the following conditions:
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