Hydrocoll is manufactured using hydrocolloids with espe- Hydrosorb – transparent hydrogel dressing
cially good absorptive and swelling properties, and which Hydrosorb is particularly suitable for keeping granulation
also have the characteristic of retaining a compact gel tissue and young epithelium moist and protected and is
structure. Although Hydrocoll expands into the wound, in thus the optimum wound dressing for phase-adapted fur-
the gelatinised state it can be removed from the wound ther treatment after wound treatment with TenderWet,
as an entirely intact dressing. Hardly any gel remnants Sorbalgon or PermaFoam.
remain in the wound, making it only exceptionally neces-
sary to irrigate the wound to remove gel residues of pus- Hydrosorb is a ready-to-use gel dressing made of
The “Hydrocoll thin” version is
like consistency. This makes dressing change easier and absorbent polyurethane polymers with a high water con-
specially suited for already
more pleasant. Moreover, a reliable wound assessment tent of 60 %. Hydrosorb provides the wound with mois-
epithelising wounds.
can be made immediately. ture for several days from the start (1). At the same time,
The principle of action of
Hydrosorb absorbs excessive secretions which are then
Hydrosorb
The mode of action of Hydrocoll is effective in all the held in the gel structure. This exchange ensures the opti-
phases of wound healing: Since microbially contaminated mum moisture level for wound healing, thus promoting
wound exudate is quickly taken up into the hydrocolloid the production of granulation tissue and epithelialisation
structure of the dressing by the absorbent and swelling (2). The surface is impermeable to water and bacteria to
process, the wound is rapidly and effectively cleansed. As protect against secondary infections.
general studies have shown, the microcirculation in the
wound area also improves with progressive cleansing. The Hydrosorb does not stick to the wound and can be
body's own cleansing mechanisms are reactivated espe- removed even after prolonged periods on the wound
cially in chronic wounds in which the cleansing process is without the risk of wound irritation. Hydrosorb can be
stagnating. During the granulation phase, the moist removed in its entirety as the gel sheet structure does not
wound environment maintained by Hydrocoll stimulates break down because of the absorbed secretions. No
the formation of granulation tissue. With Hydrocoll, the residues remain in the wound and the condition of the
balanced moist wound environment can also be main- wound can be assessed without prior irrigation.
tained without difficulty over prolonged periods and the
granulation tissue is reliably prevented from drying out.
In the epithelisation phase, the cell-friendly moist wound
The transparency of Hydrosorb is
environment promotes mitosis and migration of the
important for its cost-effective
use, since it makes it possible to
epithelial cells. In addition, undesirable scab formation
inspect the wound at any time,
which could delay healing is prevented. The impermeable
allowing Hydrosorb to remain on
to bacteria and liquid top layer forms a reliable barrier
the wound for days, which saves
against microorganisms and protects the wound from dirt
on dressing changes.
and moisture. Mobile patients can shower with the dress-
ing in place. The “Hydrocoll thin” version is specially suit-
ed for already epithelising wounds.
Phase-specific wound management [54.55]
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