Adhesive, transparent, semi-permeable film dressings which are waterproof and bacteria proof. Hydrofilm is used as a primary dressing to cover post operative and trauma wounds or as a secondary dressing for retention purposes. Hydrofilm Plus Features: a low adherent pad attached to the film.

Benefits:

• Prevents moisture build-up under dressings to avoid peel-off
• Secures dressing on the skin comfortably for longer wear time
• Allows wound assessment without dressing removal. Enables patient to shower with dressing
in place while providing a barrier to bacteria.
• Secure and reliable fit
• Easy-to-follow steps that can be performed with one gloved hand
• Hydrofilm Plus wicks exudate away from wound without sticking to the wound bed

Precautions:

Hydrofilm should not be used as a primary dressing on clinically infected, bleeding or heavily secreting wounds.

Indications:

Hydrofilm is for use as a post-operative and primary dressing to protect against secondary infection and to cover non-exudating wounds

Hydrofilm is also ideal for use as a secondary dressing for fixation of catheters or cannulae, or as a secondary dressing to cover primary calcium alginates such as Sorbalgon

Hydrofilm Plus is for use in the care and protection of light to moderate exudating wounds including minor cuts, burns and scrapes