MYMEDSTORES

Hydrocolloid dressings are described as wafers, powders, or pastes composed of materials such as gelatin, pectin, and carboxymethyl-cellulose. They provide a moist environment favorable for wound healing and a barrier against exogenous bacteria.

Other Details:

• Designed to reduce the risk of further skin breakdown due to friction.
• DuoDERM® Extra Thin Dressing can be used as a primary hydrocolloid dressing for dry to lightly exuding wounds.
• It can be used as a secondary dressing to secure an AQUACEL® Dressing or an AQUACEL® Ag Dressing.
• The European Pressure Ulcer Advisory Panel (EPUAP) and The National Pressure Ulcer Advisory Panel (NPUAP) guidelines recommend the usage of hydrocolloids for the management of pressure ulcers.1
• DuoDERM® Extra Thin Dressing can be used to manage stage I and stage II pressure ulcers.  

• A thin polyurethane film provides a bacterial and viral barrier when the dressing remains intact and without leakage.
• The film provides a waterproof barrier over the dressing.
• The dressing can be removed without damaging newly formed tissue.
• It is designed to reduce the risk of further skin breakdown due to friction by preventing contact with clothes/bed linen.
• It can be used on the body as a primary or secondary dressing.
• It can be used on skin tears and superficial wounds, dry to lightly exuding wounds, newly-formed tissue or skin at risk of further breakdown. 

• The translucent backing enhances dressing placement and initial monitoring of the wound.
• The dressings are easy to use, mold and can be cut to shape to dress awkward areas.
• Wash your hands, cleanse and rinse the wound and then dry the surrounding skin.
• Measure the wound to select the appropriate dressing size, allowing a 3.0cm (1¼ -inch) overlap on intact skin around the whole wound.
• Warm the dressing between your hands.
• Remove the "´top´" white release paper, being careful to minimize finger contact with the adhesive surface.
• Hold the adhesive side of the dressing over the wound.
• Align the dressing with the center of the wound.
• Gently apply the center part of the dressing.
• Remove the "´bottom´" white release paper while rolling the dressing in place - but don't stretch it.
• Repeat the above procedure on the other side and remove the clear release paper. 
• Gently mold the dressing into place for 30-60 seconds.
• Gently lift one corner of the dressing.
• Roll it away from the wound while holding the skin away.
• Gently lift the other corners and pull upwards until the dressing completely peels off.
• The use of DuoDERM® Extra Thin neither guarantees nor warranties against HIV transmission.