Hydrofilm Adherent Dressing 10cm x 12.5cm - Pack of 10
Adhesive, transparent, semi-permeable film dressings which are waterproof and bacteria proof. Hydrofilm is used as a primary dressing to cover post operative and trauma wounds or as a secondary dressing for retention purposes. Hydrofilm Plus Features: a low adherent pad attached to the film.
Benefits:
- Prevents moisture build-up under dressings to avoid peel-off
- Secures dressing on the skin comfortably for longer wear time
- Allows wound assessment without dressing removal. Enables patient to shower with dressing in place while providing a barrier to bacteria.
- Secure and reliable fit
- Easy-to-follow steps that can be performed with one gloved hand
- Hydrofilm Plus wicks exudate away from wound without sticking to the wound bed
Precautions:
Hydrofilm should not be used as a primary dressing on clinically infected, bleeding or heavily secreting wounds.
Indications:
- Hydrofilm is for use as a post-operative and primary dressing to protect against secondary infection and to cover non-exudating wounds
- Hydrofilm is also ideal for use as a secondary dressing for fixation of catheters or cannulae, or as a secondary dressing to cover primary calcium alginates such as Sorbalgon
- Hydrofilm Plus is for use in the care and protection of light to moderate exudating wounds including minor cuts, burns and scrapes