Description

Aquacel Hydrofiber is a soft, sterile, non-woven dressing made from hydrocolloid fibers (100% sodium carboxymethylcellulose). This dressing absorbs traumatic fluid from the wound into the fibers only vertically. As a result, this prevents maceration of the surrounding skin. The fibers maintain exudation (wound secretion) for a long time, which prevents drying.

Aquacel can remain in situ for a maximum of 7 days; however when the dressing is used in heavily exuding wounds or for other clinical reasons, it is advisable to replace the dressing more often.

Indication

Aquacel Hydrofiber dressing is indicated for the treatment of moderately to heavily exuding wounds.

Chronic wounds:
Bed sores
Ulcus cruris
Acute wounds:
Abrasions and cuts
Light bulbs
Donor sites
1st and 2nd degree burns
Aquacel is also indicated in the treatment of surgical and traumatic wounds which experience secondary healing. For the local treatment of wounds that tend to bleed such as wounds that form after mechanical or surgical debridement. The Aquacel Hydrofiber dressing makes it easier to control small hemorrhages.