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 B is for ‘Border’, because the edges of the dressing are tapered for superior adhesion and minimal leakage. The top layer of the dressing is a film-coated polyurethane foam.

Indications

Cutimed® Hydro B is for light to moderately exuding, mainly chronic wounds, such as:

• Venous ulcer
• Arterial ulcer
• Pressure ulcer
• Diabetic ulcer

Cutimed® Hydro advantages

• Maintains a moist environment
• Stimulates granulation
• Retains exudate in gel
• Waterproof and breathable