Description
Hydrofera Blue READY Antibacterial Foam Dressing
Hydrofera Blue READY Foam Dressings protect wounds against infection by utilizing two organic pigments, methylene blue and gentian violet, and seals them in open-celled polyurethan foam (PU). This combination prevents the additional application of an antibiotic ointment, requires no additional hydration, and uses ethylene oxide to block out bacteria, fungi, and mold spores. A non-cytotoxic dressing that has broad-spectrum antibacterial properties that assist in managing moisture, creating an ideal healing environment.
Key Features
Maintains a moist wound environment without the need for hydration
Non-cytotoxic
Natural negative pressure and natural autolytic debridement
No Film Backing – increases exudate management options by transferring exudate into a secondary dressing, preventing additional infection or adherance to the wound, which may cause further tissue damage
Broad-spectrum antibacterial protection
Seven day wear time
Active Ingredients: Methylene blue (less than or equal to 0.00035 g/g) and Gentian violet (less than or equal to 0.00035 g/g)
Latex-friendly
Non-allergenic and non-irritating
Rapid wicking and exudate retention – absorbs any fluids in seconds, including both water and exudate
Uses
- Post-surgical incisions
- Pressure injuries
- Donor sites
- Venous stasis ulcers
- Arterial ulcers
- Diabetic ulcers
- Abrasions and lacerations
- Superficial burns
- Acute and chronic wounds
- Cavity wounds
- Dehisced wounds
- Dry skin conditions
- Granulating/epithelializing wounds
- Infected and sloughy wounds
- Moderate/highly exudating wounds
- Non/minimally exudating wounds
- Palliative wounds
How to Use Hydrofera Blue READY Antibacterial Foam Dressing
- Cleanse the wound in accordance with established procedures. Carefully dry the periwound tissue.
- Select the appropriate dressing size to ensure the dressing will cover the entire wound. The dressing may be cut in order to optimize placement over wounds on heels, elbows, etc.
- Apply the dull side down and the shiny side facing up. The material should then be secured with a bandage, tape, or compression wrap.
Removal
- Hydrofera Blue READY can be left in place for up to 7 days, depending on the exudate and clinical contditions of the wound. The dressing should be changed if it turns white.
Contraindications
- The dressings are not indicated for third-degree burns.
- The dressings should not be used on individuals who are sensitive to or who have had an allergic reaction to the dressing or one of its components.
- Do not reuse dressing.
