Description
Comfeel Plus Hydrocolloid Dressing is expertly crafted to enhance moist wound healing, making it an ideal choice for both chronic and acute wounds. Suitable for low to moderately exuding wounds, it addresses conditions such as leg ulcers, pressure ulcers, superficial burns, donor sites, postoperative wounds, and skin abrasions.
Key Features
- Moist Healing Environment: Promotes granulation tissue formation and facilitates autolytic debridement, fostering an optimal healing process.
- Waterproof and Bacteria-Proof: The semi-permeable polyurethane top film allows moisture evaporation while safeguarding against bacterial and viral invasion.
- Extended Wear Time: Can remain on the wound for up to 7 days, reducing the need for frequent dressing changes.
Innovative Design
- Mapping Grid: Aids in wound monitoring and indicates when a dressing change is needed, minimizing unnecessary disturbances.
- Transparent Option: Comfeel Plus Transparent allows for wound inspection without removal, providing continuous oversight.
- Non-Touch Application System: The 3-piece system with turquoise touch points ensures aseptic application, even with gloves.
Comfort and Flexibility
- Thin and Flexible: Designed for easy application and removal, with bevelled edges to reduce friction.
- Smooth Top Film: Enhances comfort by minimizing friction against clothing or bedding.
Composition
- Made from sodium carboxymethylcellulose (CMC) particles and calcium alginate, complemented by a semi-permeable polyurethane film.
- Free from allergens such as pectin, latex, colophony, and animal derivatives, ensuring suitability for sensitive skin.
Indications and Contraindications
- Indications: Effective for rehydrating necrotic tissue, promoting autolysis in chronic and acute wounds.
- Contraindications: Not suitable for wounds with exposed muscle or bone, or for individuals sensitive to its ingredients.
Benefits
- Healing Efficiency: Reduces dressing changes, minimizing wound disturbance and promoting faster recovery.
- Protective Barrier: Provides robust protection against external contaminants while allowing normal activities like bathing.
- Cost-Effective: Extended wear time contributes to cost savings and less trauma to newly formed tissue compared to traditional gauze.
Packaging and Availability
- Packaging: Individually wrapped and sterilized, with life-size photos and usage illustrations for easy selection.
- Variety: Available in various sizes and shapes, including special designs for challenging areas like the sacral region.
Additional Applications
Comfeel Plus Transparent can be used under masks and goggles to protect at-risk skin, aligning with specific conditions such as those encountered during the COVID-19 pandemic. This versatility underscores its comprehensive design, adhering to local guidelines for fit testing and ensuring broad applicability in diverse scenarios.