Wound Care

Wound dressings are an important aspect of wound care, as they play a crucial role in promoting healing and preventing infection. Wound dressings provide a physical barrier between the wound and the outside environment, helping to protect the wound from bacteria, dirt, and other contaminants. They also help to keep the wound moist, which is essential for healthy healing. Different types of wound dressings are available, including: Hydrocolloid dressings: These dressings are made from a gel that forms a protective layer over the wound, keeping it moist and promoting healing. Hydrogel dressings: These dressings are similar to hydrocolloid dressings, but they contain more water and are more fluid. They are often used for wounds that are particularly painful or that have a lot of exudate (wound fluid). Alginate dressings: These dressings are made from seaweed and are designed to absorb excess wound fluid. They are often used for wounds with heavy exudate. Foam dressings: T

Barrier creams are a crucial part of effective wound care, as they help to protect the skin from the damage and irritation that can be caused by wound dressings, tapes, and other wound-care products. Barrier creams provide a physical barrier between the skin and wound-care products, helping to prevent skin damage and promote healthy healing. Different types of barrier creams are available, including: Zinc oxide creams: These creams are made from zinc oxide, a mineral that has antimicrobial properties and helps to soothe the skin. They are often used to protect the skin from diaper rash, but they are also effective for protecting the skin from wound-related irritation. Petrolatum-based creams: These creams are made from petroleum jelly and are designed to provide a protective barrier for the skin. They are particularly effective for protecting the skin from moisture-related damage, such as maceration. Dimethicone creams: These creams are made from silicone and are designed

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Allevyn Adhesive Dressing is a special, multi-layered dressing with an adhesive border to ensure the successful management of wounds and exudates.  It consists of a highly absorbant hydrocellular foam pad held between a breathable polyurethane top film and a non-adherent wound contact layer which adheres well to the skin but doesn’t stick to the wound , making it easy to apply and remove . Allevyn conforms well to body contours and can be used to dress awkward areas like knees, heels and elbow. Read More . Allevyn Adhesive Dressing  

Melgisorb Plus Dressings Melgisorb® Plus is a soft, sterile Calcium Sodium Alginate dressing that absorbs exudate and turns into a gel to provide a moist environment for wound healing to take place. Read More

The niche of wound care dressings is rather exhaustive, with plenty of options on offer. However, few types of dressings have emerged as a global favourite. Hydrocolloid Dressings is one such example. Used in inpatient and outpatient environments, Hydrocolloid Dressings have emerged as a cost-effective solution in healthcare settings. This is a discussion about Hydrocolloid Dressings, including different types of dressings, their defining features and some guidance about how to purchase medical dressings. Prepping you with the basics: What are hydrocolloid dressings? Hydrocolloids are substances that form a gel-like material when mixed with water. Hydrocolloid dressings come in the form of powders and pastes. Standard ingredients of a typical Hydrocolloid Dressing include gelatin, pectin and Carboxymethylcellulose—responsible for the gel-like consistency that protects and expedites healing. The gel forms an adhesive compound that is highly resistant to water and is rather flexible

Introduce yourself to the latest Tubifast bandages. This amazing wound care product , with both longitudinal and radial stretch is suitable for comfortable dressing fixation. Ensuring Dressings remain in place can be quite a challenge especially in difficult , awkward areas of the body. Tubifast tubular bandage with 2 way stretch technology is ideal for holding dressings securely in place without constriction or compression allowing patients complete freedom of movement. The open Weave fabric allows air to circulate over the skin thereby helping to avoid maceration. The Tubifast Bandages are perfect for dressing retention and skin covering of any part of the body.  Let’s have a brief look over the various advantages of these bandages.  The two-way stretch allows easy movement of the body parts once the dressing is done. It is quick and easy to use-One just have to cut it to the required size and stretch over the dressing for a uniform , comfortable fit.- no need fo