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Cutimed® Hydro is a range of sterile, self- adhesive hydrocolloid dressings including Cutimed® Hydro L, mainly for dry to lightly exuding wounds, and Cutimed® Hydro B for light to moderately exuding wounds. Hydrocolloids asborb exudate to form a gel, which is removed in one piece with the dressing. Cutimed® Hydro dressings promote healing by creating and controlling moist wound conditions.

Cutimed® Hydro – mode of action
The absorbent and expandable particles in the hydrocolloid layer swell as they absorb exudate and form a gel.
- Facilitates moist environment
- promotes formation of granulation tissue - Forms gel in contact with exudate
- moulds itself to structure of wound - Vertical absorption of exudate
- keeps wound edges dry and reduces risk of maceration - Seals the wound
- minimises contamination from external fluids or bacteria - Product structure allows removal of the gel with the dressing
- minimal damage to newly forming tissue
Cutimed® Hydro – user benefits
- Wide range of dressing shapes and sizes
- easy application - Smooth and flexible dressing
- conforms easily to skin and body contours - Intelligent dressing surface
- adheres securely to healthy skin, gels on wound
Cutimed® Hydro – patient comfort
- Retains exudate in gel
- reduces leakage risk keeps patient as active as possible - Waterproof dressings
- can be worn in the shower - Rapid dressing changes
- minimal patient discomfort - Free of latex and gelatin
- low allergy risk for patient and clinician
Cutimed® Hydro range
Hydro L is for ‘Light’, because the top layer of semi-permeable, low-friction polyurethane film allows close monitoring of the wound.
Indications
Cutimed® Hydro L is for dry to lightly exuding, mainly acute wounds, such as:
- Laceration Minor abrasions
- Minor burns
- Minor abrasions (superficial and partial thickness)
- Post-op protection of closed surgical sites
NOTE: Cutimed® Hydro L can also be used as semi-occlusive secondary dressing.
Cutimed® Hydro advantages
- Maintains a moist environment
- Stimulates granulation
- Retains exudate in gel
- Waterproof and breathable