Pharmacoll Extra Thin Hydrocolloid Dressings
Pharmacoll® Extra Thin is a gelatine-free hydrocolloid wound dressing, that converts into a gel when in contact with wound fluid. The moist wound environment created under the dressing speeds up the natural healing process, reduces pain and protects against bacteria and other contaminants.
✚ 0.3mm Thickness
Sizes Available
✚ 5cm x 10cm - Pack of 10 Pieces
✚ 10cm x 10cm - Pack of 10 Pieces
✚ 15cm x 15cm - Pack of 5 Pieces
Features
✚ Adheres to both dry and moist skin surfaces.
✚ Deliver gentle and secure adhesion that does not irritate the skin.
✚ Provides barrier properties to external contaminants with secure adhesion to skin.
✚ Flexible and conformable - Molds to difficult anatomical contours.
✚ Latex Free
Intended Purpose:
✚ Partial and full-thickness dermal ulcers.
✚ Pressure, leg and diabetic ulcers.
✚ First and second degree burns.
✚ Skin donor sites and skin grafts.
✚ Superficial wounds / minor abrasions.
✚ Protection of fragile skin or areas exposed to friction such as elbows, heels or the sacral area.
✚ Ostomy wound (to protect the skin from stomal effluent).
✚ Post-op for suture line protection.
Contraindications / Precautions:
✚ Do not use on patients with a known sensitivity to the product or any of its components.
✚ Sterility is guaranteed unless sterile pouch is damaged.
✚ Do not re-use.
How to Use:
1. Clean the wound area.
2. Evaluate the wound and select a dressing size that allows 2.5cm of the hydrocolloid dressing to extend beyond the wound edge.
3. Open the pouch and handle the dressing using gloves / forceps.
4. Remove the release liner from the dressing.
5. Centre the dressing over the wound and the periwound area, then gently press the adhesive side of the dressing.
6. Care should be taking to avoid unnecessary stretching of the dressing, which can result in mechanical trauma to the wound and surrounding skin.
Dressing Removal:
1. Carefully lift the dressing edges, while pressing down on the skin.
2. Continue lifting the edges until all are free from the skin surface.
3. Press down on the skin to separate the dressing from the skin.
4. Gently remove the dressing, folding it over itself, while pulling carefully in the direction of hair growth.
5. Alternatively, stretching the dressing horizontally and lifting it will also facilitate removal in most situations.
6. Discard the dressing into appropriate recycle bin.
How Often to Change The Dressing:
1. The dressing should remain in place as long as possible.
2. If leaks are detected, the dressing should be changed immediately.
3. Change the dressing when maximum absorption is reached.
