What is Granuflex dressing used for?

Granuflex® dressing is indicated for chronic wounds – pressure ulcers (Stage I-IV), leg ulcers. Acute wounds – traumatic wounds (minor abrasions, lacerations) partial thickness burns and donor sites. Please note: This product does not contain latex.

What type of wound is hydrocolloid dressing used for?

Hydrocolloid dressings are a good choice for non-infected wounds that produce a modest amount of exudate, and are particularly useful for sloughy and/or necrotic wounds. These bioactive dressings maintain a moist, insulated environment that encourages autolytic debridement.

What is hydrocolloid dressing made of?

Hydrocolloid dressings are composed of cross-linked matrix gelatin, pectin, and carboxymethyl-cellulose and can be formulated in wafers, pastes, or powders. They adhere to the burn wound on their own and provide a moist environment by trapping water in the matrix, thereby promoting wound healing.

When do you use a hydrocolloid dressing?

Hydrocolloids are occlusive, waterproof dressings that are generally indicated for superficial wounds with low amounts of drainage. These fancy bandages create a matrix over the wound, acting as a scab, allowing the body to retain healing fluids and protecting the wound.

Do hydrocolloid bandages heal faster?

Hydrocolloid dressing can also be used with venous compression. In addition, they can often promote faster healing because they: Provide a moist environment which allows body enzymes to help heal. Are impermeable to bacteria and other contamination.

How long can you wear hydrocolloid?

There’s no real harm in using hydrocolloid bandages on pimples. These are waterproof bandages and can be washed over without being removed, so they can be left in place for up to 3-5 days, allowing for healing of acne lesions under the bandages.

What is hydrocolloid dressing good for?

Why would you use a hydrocolloid dressing?

Is DuoDerm and hydrocolloid dressing the same?

DuoDerm is the brand name for a commonly used hydrocolloid dressing manufactured by ConvaTec that is used to treat bed sores (or similarly referred to as: pressure sores, pressure ulcers or decubitus ulcers).

What kind of wound dressing is granuflex used for?

Granuflex® dressing is a hydrocolloid, moisture-retentive wound dressing used for partial and full-thickness wounds with exudate. It incorporates a unique ConvaTec hydrocolloid formulation that distinguishes it from other hydrocolloid dressings.

What’s the difference between ConvaTec and granuflex bordered dressing?

Granuflex ® Bordered dressing incorporates a unique ConvaTec hydrocolloid formulation that distinguishes it from other hydrocolloid dressings. It can be used for ‘hard-to-dress’ areas. The dressing features a wide outer foam border that does not require additional taping.

How long should a granuflex dressing be left in place?

The average wear time is four days. It is generally recommended, however, that the dressing is not left in place for longer than 7 days. Colonisation of chronic wounds is common and is not a contraindication to the use of Improved Formulation Granuflex.

Is it safe to use granuflex on skin?

The use of Granuflex in the presence of anaerobic infection is not recommended. Inappropriate use or too frequent dressing changes may result in skin irritation or stripping. Granuflex is presented individually wrapped in a peel pouch, sterilised by gamma irradiation.