Cutimed Hydro is a range of sterile, self- adhesive hydrocolloid dressings including Cutimed Hydro L, mainly for dry to lightly exuding wounds, and Cutimed Hydro B for light to moderately exuding wounds. Hydrocolloids asborb exudate to form a gel, which is removed in one piece with the dressing. Cutimed Hydro dressings promote healing by creating and controlling moist wound conditions.
Cutimed Hydro - mode of action
The absorbent and expandable particles in the hydrocolloid layer swell as they absorb exudate and form a gel.
- Facilitates moist environment
- promotes formation of granulation tissue - Forms gel in contact with exudate
- moulds itself to structure of wound - Vertical absorption of exudate
- keeps wound edges dry and reduces risk of maceration - Seals the wound
- minimises contamination from external fluids or bacteria - Product structure allows removal of the gel with the dressing
- minimal damage to newly forming tissue
Cutimed Hydro - user benefits
- Wide range of dressing shapes and sizes
- easy application - Smooth and flexible dressing
- conforms easily to skin and body contours - Intelligent dressing surface
- adheres securely to healthy skin, gels on wound Cutimed Hydro - patient comfort - Retains exudate in gel
- reduces leakage risk keeps patient as active as possible - Waterproof dressings
- can be worn in the shower - Rapid dressing changes
- minimal patient discomfort - Free of latex and gelatin
- low allergy risk for patient and clinician
Cutimed Hydro range
Hydro B is for Border, because the edges of the dressing are tapered for superior adhesion and minimal leakage. The top layer of the dressing is a film-coated polyurethane foam.
Indications
Cutimed Hydro B is for light to moderately exuding, mainly chronic wounds, such as:
- Venous ulcer
- Arterial ulcer
- Pressure ulcer
- Diabetic ulcer
Cutimed Hydro advantages
- Maintains a moist environment
- Stimulates granulation
- Retains exudate in gel
- Waterproof and breathable
