Hydrofera Blue Antibacterial Foam Dressing Features
- Hydrofera Blue Classic Antibacterial Foam Dressing helps maintain a moist wound environment
- Rapid wicking and exudate retention
- Assists in autolytic debridement
- Resolution of epibole and flattening of wound edges
- Non-cytotoxic
- Hydrofera Blue wound dressing for problematic/stubborn wounds, and deep wounds
- Compatible with enzymatic debriders and fibroblast growth factors
- Physically binds harmful endotoxins which can aid in patient comfort
- With or without devitalized tissue / slough and debris
- Help maintain moisture balance
- Broad spectrum activity against microorganisms commonly found in wounds, including MRSA and VRE
- Maintains similar or superior absorbency as compared to other highly absorptive dressings
When to Use Hydrofera blue antibacterial Dressing?
Hydrofera Blue Wound Care Benefits
Management of bioburden, removal of devitalized tissue and maintaining moisture balance is important for successful wound management. Hydrofera Blue Antibacterial dressings provide all these in a single dressing.
- Bioburden Management: Two well-known organic pigments, gentian violet and methylene blue offer broad-spectrum antibacterial protection.
- Autolytic Debridement: Use of Hydrofera dressings promotes autolytic debridement.
- Moisture Management: PVA micro-pore foam structure absorbs and retains fluid. It becomes soft and flexible when moistened and maintains absorbency similar to other highly absorptive dressings.
- Edge Effect: This dressing assists in the resolution of epibole or flattening of wound edges.
Hydrofera Blue Classic Dressing Application Guide
How to Apply Hydrofera Blue Dressing?
Hydrate with sterile saline or sterile water and Squeeze out excess fluid
Dressing may be cut to fit the wound bed. If rolled edges are present, the dressing should cover both the wound and periwound area
Secondary dressing selection is based on exudate level
Change the first dressing at 24 hours. If the dressing retained its blue color where it had been in contact with the wound, the new dressing can be left in place for up to 72 hours. If the dressing turned white or lightened in color, continue 24-hour dressing changes until blue color is retained
As with many wound care dressings, moisture balance is key. If the dressing is dry, thoroughly remoisten with sterile saline or water, then gently remove the dressing.
Precautions while using Hydrofera Blue Dressings for wounds
- Eye contact is not considered a potential route of exposure. If in eyes, rinse cautiously with water for several minutes. Remove contact lenses, if present. Continue rinsing. If eye irritation persists, get medical advice/attention
- Inhalation is not considered a potential route of exposure. Move to fresh air in case of accidental inhalation. If symptoms persist, get medical attention.
- Ingestion is not considered a potential route of exposure. If this occurs, call a physician or poison control center for advice.
Hydrofera Blue Contraindications
- Hydrofera dressings should not be used on third-degree burns
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