Hydrofibre

Authors: Christian Kaare Paaskesen, Med. Stud., Hasan Gökcer Tekin, MD

Wound bed assessment

• Granulating
• Cavity
• Sloughy

Moisture assessment

• Wet wounds

Contra-indications

• Dry wounds

Advantages

Interacts with exudate to create a cohesive gel that creates a moist environment. Excessive exudate is absorbed to prevent maceration of the surrounding skin.

Disadvantages

Can only be used as primary dressing and needs a secondary dressing as cover.  Hydrofibre can adhere to the wound bed if used on low exuding wounds and caution is advised.

Available products:

• Aquacel/Aquacel Extra
• BioSorb
• Durafiber
• Exufiber
• Kliniderm Fiber CMC
• Suprasorb Liquacel

Product example: