ConvaTec Aquacel Extra Hydrofiber Wound Dressing

When to use Aquacel Hydrofiber Dressing?

For the management of:

• Leg ulcers 
• Pressure ulcers (stage II-IV) and diabetic ulcers 
• Surgical wounds (post-operative, donor sites, dermatological) 
• Partial-thickness (second-degree) burns 
• Traumatic or surgical wounds left to heal by secondary intention such as dehisced surgical incisions 
• Surgical wounds that heal by primary intent, such as dermatological and surgical incisions (e.g., orthopedic and vascular) 
• Traumatic wounds 
• Wounds that are prone to bleeding, such as wound that have been mechanically or surgically debrided and donor sites 
• Painful wounds

ConvaTec Aquacel Dressing Features

• Helps protect peri-wound skin from maceration
• Extra strength helps facilitate easy removal and may increase patient comfort during dressing changes
• Extra absorbency more confidently manages exuding wounds and may enhance hydrofiber dressing efficiencies
• Unique gelling action enables the dressings to lock in wound exudate, bacteria and its harmful components
• Unique gelling action protects tender wound tissue and minimizes pain associated with dressing changes
• Retains and controls exudate levels to prevent maceration
• Removes harmful bacteria and enzymes from the wound to reduce delayed healing
• Reduces lateral spread of fluid
• Minimizes patient pain and discomfort during dressing changes or when dressing is in situ
• May help minimize cross-infection and risk of wound infection during removal
• Micro-contour to the wound bed
• Minimizes dead space where bacteria can grow
• Maintains an optimal moisture balance in the wound bed
• Respond to wound fluid levels by forming a cohesive gel
• It is nine times stronger and has 39% greater absorbency as compared to the original Aquacel wound dressing.