Clinical benefits in wound healing
Hydrofiber® Technology has “unique hydration properties that differentiate it from other materials currently used for fibrous wound dressings”1
Summary of how the physical attributes of Hydrofiber® Technology translate into potential clinical benefits in wound dressings.
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Excellent absorption
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- Can be used on moderately to highly exuding wounds1
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Locks in exudate
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- May reduce the risk of maceration of the periwound skin1
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Retains and traps bacteria
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- May minimize release of bacteria into the air on removal2
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Gelling action
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- Allows nontraumatic removal
- Does not damage tender, granulating wound tissue during dressing changes
- Maintains a moist wound environment and aids autolytic debridement
- Conforms to the wound surface3
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Hydrofiber® Technology in action - AQUACEL® Dressing
in vitro demonstration of AQUACEL® Dressing hydrating on a simulated wound bed, forming intimate contact with surface
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- Walker M, Hobot JA, Newman GR, Bowler PG. Scanning electron microscopic examination of bacterial immobilisation in a carboxymethyl cellulose (AQUACEL®) and alginate dressing. Biomaterials. 2003; 24: 883-890
- Hoekstra MJ, Hermans MH, Richters CD, Dutrieux RP. A histological comparison of acute inflammatory responses with a Hydrofiber or tulle gauze dressing. J Wound Care. 2002;11(3):113-117