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Hydrofiber® Technology Locks in

Locks in

A key feature of dressings with Hydrofiber® Technology is the ability to lock in the fluid that is absorbed.1
This means that wound exudate, and pathogenic bacteria that it might contain1, is safely removed from the wound bed and the surrounding area, protecting these surfaces from potential maceration 2,3 and providing a passive mechanism of wound infection control.4 Furthermore, it may minimize release of bacteria into the air on dressing removal.1
This unique locking-in action makes dressings with Hydrofiber® Technology more effective than traditional gauze or alginate dressings at retaining fluid.5
 
Hydrofiber® Technology feature
Benefits for dressings with Hydrofiber® Technology
  • Locks in wound exudate
  • Excellent exudate management
  • Reduced risk of maceration2,3
  • Reduced risk of wound infection1,4
  • Helps balance inflammatory response6
 

To watch a simulation of Hydrofiber® Technology locking in fluid, please view this video clip.1, 2, 3, 6, 7

References [+]

  1. Walker M, Hobot JA, Newman GR, Bowler PG. Scanning electron microscopic examination of bacterial immobilisation in a carboxymethyl cellulose (Aquacel) and alginate dressings. Biomaterials. 2003;24:883-890.
  2. Coutts P, Sibbald RG. The effect of a silver-containing Hydrofiber dressing on superficial wound bed and bacterial balance of chronic wounds. Int. Wound J. 2005; 2(4):348-356.
  3. Robinson BJ. The use of a Hydrofiber dressing in wound management. J. Wound Care. 2000;9(1):32-34.
  4. Bowler PG, Jones SA, Davies BJ, Coyle E. Infection control properties of some wound dressings. J. Wound Care. 1999;8(10):499-502.
  5. Collado GF, Moran SMJ, Garcia RMJ. Care for cutaneous lesions by combining hydrofiber and extra fine hydrocolloid dressings. A multi-centric study. Rev ROL Enf. 2002;25(2):130.
  6. 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.
  7. Waring MJ, Parsons D. Physicochemical characterisation of carboxy-methylated spun cellulose fibres. Biomaterials. 2001;22:903-912.