The science behind AQUACEL®
SURGICAL cover dressing
Advanced, patented Hydrofiber® Technology
Locks in fluid and traps bacteria1,a
- May help minimize cross-infection due to the Hydrofiber® Technology which has been shown to immobilize bacteria in in vitro testing during removal.2
- Helps protect periwound skin by helping
reduce the risk of maceration.3,4
Contours to the wound5
- Minimizes “dead space” where bacteria can grow.
- Designed to maintain intimate contact with the incision even during joint flexion.
Responds to levels of exudate by forming a cohesive gel
- Maintains a favourable environment for healing.
- Helps reduce trauma associated with frequent dressing changes.6,7
- Helps balance inflammatory response.8
Skin-friendly hydrocolloid technology
Feature
- Polyurethane film provides viral and bacterial barrier (when intact and with no leakage)
- Conformable
- Waterproof film
Benefit
- Helps isolate the wound against bacterial and other external contaminations
- Allows for patient mobility
- Allows for patient bathing or hydrotherapy
References [+]
- Walker M, Hobot JA, Newman GR, Bowler PG. Scanning electron microscopic examination of bacterial immobilisation in a carboxymethylcellulose (Aquacel) and alginate dressing. Biomaterials. 2003;24(5):883-890.
- Bowler PG, Jones SA, Davies BJ, Coyle E. Infection control properties of some wound dressings. J Wound Care. 1999;8(10):499–502.
- Coutts P, Sibbald RG. The effect of a silver-containing Hydrofiber dressing on superficial wound bed and bacterial balance of chronic wounds. Int Wound J. 2005;2(4):348-356.
- Robinson BJ. The use of a Hydrofiber® dressing in wound management. J Wound Care. 2000;9(1):32-34.
- Jones SA, Bowler PG, Walker M. Antimicrobial activity of silver-containing dressings is influenced by dressing conformability with a wound surface. Wounds. 2005;17(9):263-270.
- 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.
- 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.
- Hoekstra MJ, Hermans MH, Richters CD, Dutrieux RP. A histological comparison of acute inflammatory responses with a Hydrofiber or tulle gauze dressing. J Wound Care. 2002;11(3):113-117.
Notes [+]
- As demonstrated in vitro