Hydrocolloid dressing is known to have a unique design. It includes an adhesive compound containing gel-forming agents like gelatin or sodium carboxymethylcellulose. The adhesive compound is laminated on a film or foam made from polyurethane. The dressing so...
Skin adhesives are widely used, from dressing a minor wound to affixing tubes and sensors to the skin in hospitals. However, the stronger the adhesive, the more painful it is to remove, especially for sensitive skin. Even ripping off a band-aid can sometimes...
Choose a suitable size Clean the skin around the wound to remove extra moisture Place the dressing over the wound ensuring the edges do not crumple When removing, lift one corner of the dressing and pull it back gently
Transparent film dressings are polymer membranes of different thicknesses with an adhesive coating on one side. Additionally, transparent patches are impervious to liquid, water, and bacteria. However, permeable to atmospheric gases and moisture vapor. Find...
In order to heal, a severe wound requires advanced wound care products, such as dressings and bandages, that are designed with a strong adhesive to secure them to the skin. This keeps the wound clean and covered and allows it to heal. This principle also...
Soft silicone is tacky and soft. The tack helps form a seal around the wound, creating multiple adherence points on the skin. Silicone possesses stable and quick-adhesive profile unlike acrylic adhesives and so is a great bonding agent. The tacky quality of...
Hydrocolloid dressing is among the most widely used contemporary dressing. It contains gel-forming agents like sodium carboxymethylcellulose and gelatin. This is combined with elastomers and adhesives and when applied to a carrier – generally polyurethane foam...
A hydrocolloid dressing is a wafer-type dressing comprised of an adhesive compound filled with a gel-forming agent. It is similar to an absorbent, flexible wafer that has the quality of being waterproof and self-adhering. As the dressing is self-adherent, it...
Transparent dressings are also referred to as transparent film dressings. They are polymer membranes in varying thickness with one adhesive-coated side. Transparent dressings are waterproof and resistant to bacterial contamination. They are ultra thin and...
Silver foam dressing is a non-adhesive dressing with an antimicrobial barrier that uses advanced moist wound technology for healing with silver as the most crucial ingredient. The silver technology combines sustained antibacterial activity for preventing...
Clean wound area with saline solution. Dry surrounding skin with sterile piece of gauze. Place dressing on wound at least one inch beyond wound edge. Cover with secondary dressing in case of absence of an adhesive. Use tapes to hold dressing in place.
A soft silicone dressing is a dressing coated with soft silicone as an adhesive or a wound contact layer. Soft silicone belongs to a specific family of solid silicones which are soft. These silicone wound dressings can be removed without trauma to the wound or...
Lift one edge of the dressing and stretch it horizontally along the surface of skin to break the adhesive bond. Continue to do so from the edge and towards the center When two edges have partly been taken off, get a hold of both corners and stretch them...
Our skin is the first line of defense against microorganisms that can invade the body and cause infection. Once the skin is damaged, microorganisms can enter the body. The goal of treating a burn wound is to prevent shock, relieve pain and reduce the risk of...
Medical tape uses can be varied on the injury or location the techniques used can also vary. Common types of medical tape can include kinesiology tape, rigid strapping tape, elastic adhesive bandages, and hand tearable stretched tape among others. So how do...
Pressure dressings are used as first-aid for heavily bleeding wounds. They help stop excessive blood loss by applying compression on the damaged blood vessels to facilitate blood clotting. Learn all about applying the pressure dressing at HPFY.
Wound care can be a wide-ranging field and the fact that different wounds require different dressings just complicate matters. Finding the proper wound dressing may seem impossible with the multitude of options available on the market. Foam dressings are a...
Be prepared for the unexpected. Read our comprehensive guide to learn about different types of wound dressings and how they enhance the healing process.
Transparent dressing is made up of a thin transparent sheet that allows for easy inspection of the wound bed. It allows you to check the healing progress and the amount of wound drainage. Transparent film dressing protects the skin in pressure spots and keeps...
