How many sizes are available in the new Hydrofera blue ready Border dressing?
Hydrofera Blue READY-Border antibacterial foam dressings are available in three sizes: 4″ x 4″ (10.2 cm x 10.2 cm), 5.9″ x 5.9″ (15 cm x 15 cm) and 6″ x 8″ (15.2 cm x 20.3 cm).
How often should Hydrofera blue ready be changed?
Change the dressing every 3 days and as required: If the dressing retained its blue color where it had been in contact with the wound, the new dressing can be left in place for up to 3 days. If the dressing turned white or lightened in color, continue daily dressing changes until blue color is retained.
Can Hydrofera blue ready be cut?
The dressing may be cut in order to optimize placement over wounds on heels, elbows, etc. Apply the dressing with the foam side towards the wound and shiny film side up. Secure the dressing using a bandage or a tape over the film surface. The dressing can be applied under compression and total contact casting.
Does Hydrofera blue Ready have to be moistened?
Hydrofera Blue® READY Maintains a moist wound environment without the need for hydration and has a wear time of up to seven days, requiring less dressing changes.
Does Hydrofera blue Debride?
“I have been using Hydrofera Blue for 15 years and have found it an extremely useful and versatile dressing. It provides antibacterial coverage in a non-cytotoxic manner, exudate absorbency and promotes autolytic debridement.
What does it mean when Hydrofera blue turns white?
Hydrofera Blue is now their go-to dressing.” Peter says clinicians find it helpful to use Hydrofera Blue as a bacterial load indicator. “When you see the foam turning white, you know it’s time for a change,” he says. “It’s a great learning tool for clinicians.”
Why does Hydrofera blue turn white?
When the dressing turned white in colour it indicates that the Methylene Blue/Gentian Violet has been depleted and the dressing needs to be changed. Exudate is managed with no peri-wound skin maceration. S&S of local wound or peristomal skin infection are resolved within 2 weeks.
Does Hydrofera blue hurt?
Hydrofera Blue has readily assisted with “cleaning up” the wound bed in a pain-free manner. We also have appreciated the versatility in the forms of Hydrofera Blue – as we have found the Hydrofera Blue ostomy dressing helpful with the management of our peristomal wounds.
Is honey better than Neosporin?
Carter says honey still has an advantage over things like Neosporin and hydrogen peroxide spray. Neosporin has three antibiotics, so it’s effective against a range of bacteria — but not if the bacteria are resistant to one or more of the antibiotics.
How do you cut Hydrofera blue?
The dressing may be cut with sterile scissors to fit the wound bed. An appropriate liquid barrier film wipe may be used on the periwound skin. If the wound presents with surrounding erythema or rolled wound edges (epibole), the dressing should be larger than the wound to cover the periwound skin.
What is hydhydrofera blue® ready?
Hydrofera Blue® READY Maintains a moist wound environment without the need for hydration and has a wear time of up to seven days, requiring less dressing changes. Ready Family Brochure Espanol READY Application Guide Espanol
What are the dimensions of hydhydrofera blue border dressing?
Hydrofera Blue READY®-Border Dressings HBRB4040 4” x 4” (10.2 cm x 10.2 cm) 10 A6212 HBRB5959 5.9” x 5.9” (15 cm x 15 cm) 10 A6212 HBRB6080 6” x 8” (15.2 cm x 20.3 cm) 10 A6213 *HCPCS are for reference only and subject to change.
How do you use hydrofera blue readyfoam dressing?
Secure the dressing using a bandage or tape. Hydrofera Blue Readyfoam can be used in conjunction with compression wraps and total contact casting. Select the appropriate dressing size to ensure the dressing will cover the entire wound. Apply with the foam side towards the wound, and the shiny side with the thin film up.
Is hydrofera blue antimicrobial?
“Hydrofera Blue is part of my antimicrobial toolkit for wound infection. In our prospective case series study of 29 patients with signs of local wound infection, Hydrofera Blue was able to promote wound healing, improve the quality of granulation tissue, reduce smell, and manage exudate.
