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Contours

A key feature of dressings with Hydrofiber® Technology is that, once in gel form, they contour closely to the wound bed.1 This means that there is no “dead space” between the wound and the dressing interface, limiting spaces where bacteria can proliferate.1
 
Hydrofiber® Technology feature
Benefits for dressings with Hydrofiber® Technology
  • Contours to the wound bed when gelled
  • Maintains moisture balance at every part of the wound
  • Minimizes “dead space” where bacteria can grow1
  • Reduced pain on removal2,5
 

To watch a simulation of Hydrofiber® Technology contouring, please view this video clip.1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6

References [+]

  1. 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.
  2. Armstrong SH, Brown DA, Hill E, Ruckley CV. A randomized trial of a new Hydrofiber® dressing, Aquacel, and an alginate in the treatment of exuding leg ulcers. Presented at: 5th European Conference on Advances in Wound Management; November 21-24, 1995; Harrogate, UK.
  3. Barnea Y, Amir A, Leshem D, et al. Clinical comparative study of Aquacel and paraffin gauze dressing for split-skin donor site treatment.Ann Plast Surg. 2004; Aug;53(2):132-136.
  4. Caruso DM, Foster KN, Blome-Eberwein SA, et al. Randomized clinical study of Hydrofiber dressing with silver or silver sulfadiazine in the management of partial-thickness burns. J Burn Care Res. 2006;27(3):298-309.
  5. Kogan L, Moldavsky M, Szvalb S, Govrin-Yehudain J. Comparative study of Aquacel and Silverol treatment in burns.Ann Burns Fire Disasters. 2004;17(4):201-207.
  6. Field CK, Kerstein MD. Overview of wound healing in a moist environment. Am J Surg. 1994;167 Suppl 1A:2S-6S.