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AQUACEL^® dressing

AQUACEL^® dressing offers the unique gelling action of Hydrofiber^® Technology that absorbs and locks in exudate and bacteria.¹

Hydrofiber^® Technology drives the outstanding capabilities of AQUACEL^® dressing.

Because AQUACEL^® dressing incorporates Hydrofiber^® Technology, it:

• Provides excellent absorption and retention capabilities for moderate to highly exuding wounds²
• Conforms to the wound surface to form an intimate contact^a,3
• Helps reduce wound pain while the dressing is in situ and upon removal.^4-7
• Supports wound healing by providing a moist wound healing environment
• May help minimize cross-infection during dressing removal.¹

SCHEMATIC ILLUSTRATION OF SEQUESTRATION OF BACTERIA BY HYDROFIBER^® TECHNOLOGY

*Artist's interpretation

References [+]

1. Walker M, Hobot JA, Newman GR, Bowler PG. Scanning electron microscopic examination of bacterial immobilisation in a carboxymethylcellulose (Aquacel) and alginate dressings. Biomaterials. 2003;24(5):883-890.
2. Waring MJ, Parsons D,. Physico-chemical characterisation of carboxymethylated spun cellulose fibres. Biomaterials. 2001; 22: 903-912.
3. Hoekstra MJ, Hermans MH, Richters CD, Dutrieux RP. A histological comparison of acute inflammatory responses with a hydrofibre or tulle gauze dressing. J Wound Care. 2002;11(3):113–117.
4. Armstrong SH, Brown DA, Hill E, Ruckley CV. A randomized trial of a new Hydrofiber dressing, AQUACEL, and an alginate in the treatment of exuding leg ulcers. Presented at: 5th European Conference on Advances in Wound Management; November 21-24, 1995; Harrogate, UK.
5. Barnea Y, Amir A, Leshem D et al. Clinical comparative study of Aquacel and paraffin gauze dressing for split-skin donor site treatment. Ann Plast Surg. 2004;53(2):132-136.
6. Caruso DM, Foster KN, Blome-Eberwein SA et al. Randomized clinical study of Hydrofiber dressing with silver or silver sulfadiazine in the management of partial-thickness burns. J Burn Care Res 2006; 27(3):298–309.
7. Kogan L, Moldavsky M, Szvalb S, Govrin-Yehudain J. Comparative study of Aquacel and Silverol treatment in burns. Ann Burns Fire Disasters 2004; 17(4):201–207.