Table 4.
Type of dressing | Uses |
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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.