The characteristics contained in hydrocolloid dressings;

1. Has the ability to absorb wound exudate. After absorbing the exudate, the hydrophilic particles in the hydrocolloid dressings can form semi-solid substances similar to gel and attach to the wound base, providing and maintaining a wet environment conducive to wound healing.

2. It is sticky and can form a closed wound. A closed healing environment can promote the proliferation of microvasculature and the formation of granulation, thereby accelerating wound healing.

3. Can play a role in debridement. On the one hand, hydrocolloid dressings contain endogenous enzymes that can promote the dissolution of fibrin; On the other hand, the enclosed environment provided by hydrocolloid dressings is beneficial for macrophages to clear necrotic tissue.

Clinical application of hydrocolloid dressings;

Application;

Hydrogel dressings are mainly used for the treatment of chronic wounds, such as pressure ulcers and venous ulcer wounds. Pressure ulcers are a complication of long-term bedridden patients and a major challenge in clinical nursing work. Hydrogel dressings are often used to treat stage II-III pressure ulcers. Many clinical studies have shown that hydrocolloid dressings are superior to traditional gauze dressings in terms of wound healing, frequency of dressing changes, and degree of pain caused to patients during dressing changes. For example, a clinical study on stage III pressure ulcers showed that the treatment effect of using hydrocolloid dressings was significantly better than that of the control group using iodine disinfection, TDP lamp irradiation, and gauze wrapping, while the cure time was significantly shorter than that of the control group.

Wound care;

Hydrogel dressings can also be used for the care of acute wounds. For wounds in the skin donation area, the healing time after treatment with hydrocolloid dressings is about 40% shorter than traditional treatment methods. Hydrogel dressings also have similar beneficial effects in the treatment of surface wounds and surgical trauma. In addition, when treating burns, hydrocolloid dressings have the effect of reducing patient pain.

Suitable for children;

Hydrogel dressings are still an ideal dressing for children. After using hydrocolloid dressings, children who are naturally active can still play freely because the sealing properties of hydrocolloid dressings can protect wounds from infection by bacteria that may come into contact with them. In addition, hydrocolloid dressings do not cause pain to children when removed.