Hydrogel



photos: Riepe, Bültemann

easily applied by syringe
in order to soften slough
autolytic prior to active debridement

Description

- watery gel, dissolves slough, softens hard necrosis
- assists autolytic debridement

Indications

- dry wounds
- slough and necrosis

Limitations

- heavily exuding, wet wounds

Notes

- apply 2-3mm thick - avoid contact to skin (beware of maceration)
- autolytic debridement is more effective under foil (beware of infection)
- individually possible coverage with greasy gauze, impregnated compresses or modern contact layers

Change of dressing

- on demand, before dried up

Link to producers

The WundUhr® - WoundWatch - offers an orienting productneutral overview of the basics of phase appropiate modern wound treatment. For further information about the dressing materials we recommend to consult the manufacturers. The missing improvement of a wound within 14 days must lead to the search of an overlooked source.
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