Different Types Of Wound Dressings

A collagen dressing can be used for chronic or stalled wounds ulcers bed sores transplant sites surgical wounds second degree or higher burns and wounds with large surface areas.

Different types of wound dressings.

Wounds with light to moderate drainage. Type of wound used for. This type of wound dressing protects wounds without sticking to the wound itself. Another common type of wound dressings is foam dressings.

They re extremely soft and usually very absorbent depending on the brand. From hydrogel and hydrocolloid to alginate dressings we have a wide range of options on offer. Composite or combination wound dressings are multi layer dressings that can be used as primary or secondary wound dressings. Works well with burns.

At clh we have a range of different wound dressings on offer each of which is ideal for treating different wounds. Foam dressings help to protect the wound while it s healing and maintains a healthy moisture balance 1. The inner contact layer is non adherent preventing trauma to the wound bed during dressing changes.