Tegaderm Hydrocolloid Dressing
- For low to moderate draining wounds. Significantly higher absorbency than leading hydrocolloid at 48 hours
- Proven up to 7 day wear time
- Smooth outer surface helps reduce the risk of shear and friction
- Breathable outer film layer provides consistently high rate of moisture vapor transmission
- Water-resistant film border adheres firmly
- Film border on oval and sacral dressings eliminates the need for tape and makes dressing application easier
Description
Outer film barrier protects wound and surrounding skin from contaminants, body fluids, bacteria and viruses. In vitro testing shows that the transparent film provides a viral barrier from viruses 27 nm in diameter or larger while the dressing remains intact without leakage.
Hydrocolloid Dressing
Hydrocolloid dressing maintains an optimal moist wound environment which has been shown to enhance healing. Available in oval, square and sacral shapes
Suggested Applications
- Partial- and full-thickness dermal ulcers
- Superficial wounds and abrasions
- Superficial and partial-thickness burns
- Donor sites