McKesson Hydrocolloid Sterile Thin Dressing

Features of McKesson 1882 Dressing

• Low-profile rounded corners and smooth tapered design help reduce edge roll-up and risk of shear and friction
• Helps maintain a moist wound environment to assist in autolytic debridement
• When in contact with wound exudate, the dressing forms a fluid/gel environment over the wound bed
• Mckesson Hydrocolloid Dressing does not break down or leave residue on the wound
• Smooth, tapered design helps prevent edge roll-up
• Cohesive dressing removal system does not break down or leave residue in the wound and facilitates easy removal without tearing the dressing or skin
• Wound contact layer remains intact and minimizes potential wound bed disturbance
• Semi-transparent outer layer permits wound site visualization without removing the dressing
• Thin and Film Back versions feature smooth, tapered designs to help minimize friction and prevent dressing edges from rolling up
• Thin hydrocolloid is semi-transparent, allowing visualization of the wound
• Moisture-resistant backing helps prevent urine, feces, or moisture from penetrating the dressing to reduce the risk of contamination
• Thin and flexible dressing conforms to body contours; adhesion is firm yet gentle to peri-wound skin
• Highly absorbent inner layer effectively removes exudates from the wound and facilitates granulation, epithelization, and autolysis
• Moisture-resistant outer barrier film helps prevent urine, feces, and/or moisture from penetrating the dressing reducing the risk of contamination to the wound
• Up to 7 days of wear time provides an undisturbed moist wound environment, enhances healing, minimizes skin maceration, and reduces the frequency of dressing changes
• Available in multiple shapes and sizes to fit caregiver needs including hard-to-dress areas such as the sacrum, heel, and elbow
• Available with film-backing or foam backing to suit various application needs
• Color: Light Beige
• Shape: Square
• Type: Thin

What to buy with McKesson Hydrocolloid Dressing

• Covidien Xeroform Occlusive Petrolatum Gauze Dressing
• 3M Tegaderm Transparent Film Dressing - Picture Frame Style
• Molnlycke Mepilex Border Self-Adherent Foam Dressing

When to use Hydrocolloid Sterile Thin Dressing?

• Management of partial and full thickness wounds such as leg ulcers and pressure sores.
• Help maintain a moist wound healing environment to assist in autolytic debridement and protect the wound from external contamination.

Contraindications:

• Patients with known hypersensitivities to the components of the dressing or third-degree burns.
• Conditions that lead to the formation of the wound (pressure, venous insufficiency, etc.) must be considered and addressed as part of the total wound care treatment plan.

Change Frequency:

• Dressing change frequency is dependent upon the amount of drainage.
• May be left in place for up to seven days or as directed by a healthcare professional.