Features
- Medtronic Covidien Ultec Pro Alginate Hydrocolloid Dressing features reinforced integrity which helps to reduce dressing change frequency
- Original alginate formulation provides greater absorbency resulting in fewer dressing changes
- Occlusive maintains optimal moist wound healing environment and provides effective barrier against bacteria and fluid
- Convenient packaging opens easily for excellent sterile presentation
- Bordered edge allows for easy one handed application
- Indications:
– For use on light to moderately exudating wounds
– Stage I to IV Pressure Ulcers
– Dermal ulcers
– Donor sites
– Second degree burns
– Superficial wounds
More Information
- Instructions for Use:
– Grasp tabs and pull apart
– Cut or trim dressing to fit and conform to the wound location
– Remove release paper
– Adhesive side is applied to the skin
– Apply Webcol skin barrier wipe prior to dressing application, to avoid peri-wound skin damage
– Use your hand to press the dressing into any skin folds and to warm the dressing, thus activating the adhesive
– Avoid moving the patient for 30 minutes to allow the adhesive to fully activate - Contraindications:
– Wounds with depth into muscle, tendon or bone
– Infected wounds, heavily draining wounds
– Wounds with active vasculitis example Lupus, cryoglobulinemia or peri-arteritis nodosa - What are Hydrocolloids?
– Occlusive (very little moisture or vapor exchange) dressings composed primarily of adhesive - How do Hydrocolloids work?
– The occlusive nature of hydrocolloids contribute to a moist healing environment
– They control the moisture of the wound which assists in promoting autolysis (autolytic debridement).
