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1. Hydrocolloid
Hydrocolloid dressings can be used on burns, wounds that are emitting
liquid, necrotic wounds, pressure ulcers, and venous ulcers. These
are non-breathable dressings that are self-adhesive and require no
taping. The flexible material that they are made from makes them
comfortable to wear and suitable for even the most sensitive of skin
types.
How these dressings work is by creating moist conditions which help
to heal certain wounds; the surface is coated with a substance which
contains polysaccharides and other polymers which absorb water and
form a gel, keeping the wound clean, protecting it from infection,
and helping it to heal more quickly.
Hydrocolloid dressings are impermeable to bacteria, which is what
makes them so effective at preventing infections. They are also
long-lasting, biodegradable, and easy to apply.
2. Hydrogel
Hydrogel can be used for a range of wounds that are leaking little or
no fluid, and are painful or necrotic wounds, or are pressure ulcers
or donor sites. Hydrogel can also be used for second-degree burns and
infected wounds.
Hydrogel dressings are designed to maximise patient comfort and
reduce pain while helping to heal wounds or burns and fight
infection. The cooling gel in products like Burn Soothe are what
makes them so effective at reducing pain and speeding up the healing
process.
3. Alginate
Alginate dressings are made to offer effective protection for wounds
that have high amounts of drainage, and burns, venous ulcers, packing
wounds, and higher state pressure ulcers. These dressings absorb
excess liquid and create a gel that helps to heal the wound or burn
more quickly. Containing sodium and seaweed fibres, these dressings
are able to absorb high amounts of fluid, plus they are biodegradable
after use.
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only be used for wet wounds with high liquid drainage; else they can
hinder healing by drying out wounds too quickly.
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Collagen dressings can be used for chronic wounds or stalled wounds,
pressure sores, transplant sites, surgical wounds, ulcers, burns, or
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Collagen dressings encourage the wound healing process in a range of
ways; these include by helping to remove dead tissue, aiding the
growth of new blood vessels, and helping to bring the wound edges
together, effectively speeding up healing.
5. Foam
For wounds of varying degrees of severity, foam dressings can work
incredibly well, as well as for injuries that exhibit odours. Foam
dressings absorb exudates from the wound’s surface, creating an
environment that promotes faster healing.
These dressings allow water vapour to enter, keeping the area moist,
promoting faster healing, but prevent bacteria from entering the
affected area. These dressings come in various sizes and shapes, as
well as in a range of adhesive and non-adhesive options.
6. Transparent
Transparent dressings are useful for when medical professionals or
carers want to monitor wound healing, as these dressings cover the
wound with a clear film. These make identifying potential
complications much easier, such as by making infections easier to
spot at an earlier time. For this reason, these kinds of dressings
are often used on surgical incision sites, on burns and ulcers, and
on IV sites.
These dressings are breathable but impermeable to bacteria, helping
to keep the wound clean and dry, preventing infection and speeding up
healing. They are also flexible, which makes them comfortable to
wear.
7. Cloth
Cloth dressings are the most commonly used dressings, often used to
protect open wounds or areas of broken skin. They are suitable for
minor injuries such as grazes, cuts or areas of delicate skin.
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