Hydrocolloid dressing is a type of dressing which is made under the brand name of Grabuflex Dressing. This dressing consists of gel-forming agents in the form of a paste laminated with water-resistant outer layer. Hydrocolloid dressing helps to heal wounds of areas like sacrum, elbows and heels by providing a moist healing environment, autolytic debridement and insulation.
Granuflex wound dressing is easy to use and requires changing after every 3-5 days. One of the great advantages of Granuflex Dressing is it minimizes the pain during the time of removal. The dressing can be used for clean, superficial wounds with low to medium exudate. Having a softening effect on dry wounds, the hydrocolloids provide effective occlusion.
When should you use hydrocolloid dressing?
Hydrocolloid dressing can be used for:
Dry