Different Types Of Wound Dressings

Type of wound used for.

Different types of wound dressings.

Works well with burns. In addition to the wound product categories listed above there are other wound dressings available such as foams and compression in addition to secondary and cover dressings like wraps gauze and tape. From hydrogel and hydrocolloid to alginate dressings we have a wide range of options on offer. Most composite dressings have three layers.

Composite or combination wound dressings are multi layer dressings that can be used as primary or secondary wound dressings. At clh we have a range of different wound dressings on offer each of which is ideal for treating different wounds. The inner contact layer is non adherent preventing trauma to the wound bed during dressing changes. Wounds with light to moderate drainage.

They re extremely soft and usually very absorbent depending on the brand. Another common type of wound dressings is foam 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.