Extra Thin Hydrocolloid Dressing is an occlusive dressing with a flexible outer layer that helps isolate the wound against bacterial and viral (HIV-1 and HBV) contaminants and other external contamination, such as urine and feces, while the dressing remains intact without leakage. The self-adhesive inner layer maintains a moist wound environment while absorbing excess wound exudate to prevent fluid pooling.
- Can be used anywhere on the body to gently protect newly-formed tissue or skin at risk of breakdown
- Designed to reduce cost of care
Supports moist wound healing.
- Provides a moist wound healing environment that supports epithelialization
- May be used on skin tears, superficial wounds, dry-to-lightly exuding dermal ulcers, and postoperative wounds
Designed for patient comfort.
- Translucent backing is designed to prevent needless dressing changes that can cause discomfort and disturb healing
- Thin design is flexible and conformable
- Designed to promote a moist wound environment, which supports healing and prevents damage to new epithelium upon removal
- Moisture-resistant for ease of cleaning/showering
Incredibly versatile.
- Can be used as a primary or secondary dressing
- Can be cut to shape
- Creates a moist wound healing environment
Helps to reduce cost of care for caregiver.
- Preventing breakdown may spare cost of treating wounds that may have developed
- Long wear time means fewer dressings required
- Extra thin dressing is a low-cost hydrocolloid
- Latex-free
- Beige color
