BSN Cutimed Hydro L Hydrocolloid Dressing

Features

• BSN Cutimed Hydro L Hydrocolloid Dressing promotes healing by creating and controlling moist wound conditions
• Absorbent and expandable particles in the hydrocolloid layer swell as they absorb exudate and form a gel
• Facilitates moist environment
  - Promotes formation of granulation tissue
• Forms gel in contact with exudate
  - Molds itself to structure of wound
• Vertical absorption of exudate
  - Keeps wound edges dry and reduces risk of maceration
• Seals the wound
  - Minimizes contamination from external fluids or bacteria
• Product structure allows removal of the gel with the dressing
  - Helps protect newly forming tissue
• User Benefits
  - Easy application
  - Smooth and flexible dressing conforms easily to skin and body contours
  - Intelligent dressing surface adheres securely to healthy skin, gels on wound
• Patient comfort
  Retains exudate in gel
  - Reduces leakage risk
  - Keeps patient as active as possible
  Waterproof dressings
  - Can be worn in the shower n Rapid dressing changes n minimal patient discomfort
  Free of latex and gelatin
  - Low allergy risk for patient and clinician
• Indications:
  For dry to lightly exuding, acute wounds, such as:
  - Lacerations
  - Minor abrasions
  - Minor burns (superficial and partial thickness)
  - Post-op protection of closed surgical sites