Table 4.

Hydrocolloid dressings (including hydrofibres)

Type of dressing	Uses
Hydrocolloid sheets: Alione, CombiDERM, CombiDERM N, Comfeel,* Comfeel Plus, Cutinova Thin,* DuoDERM Extra Thin,* Granuflex,* Tegasorb, Tegasorb Thin	Cavity or flat shallow wounds with low to medium exudate; absorbent; conformable; good in “difficult” areas—heel, elbow, sacrum
Hydrocolloid paste: GranuGel Paste*	May be left in place for several days; useful debriding agent; may cause maceration
Hydrofibre: Aquacel (Hydrofibre), Versiva	Useful in flat wounds, cavities, sinuses, undermining wounds; medium to high exudate wounds; highly absorbent; non-adherent; may be left in place for several days; needs secondary dressing

^*Not available on prescription in UK primary care.