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Hydrogel Dressings.


Hollister Incorporated has reformulated the Restore Hydrogel hy·dro·gel
n.
A colloidal gel in which the particles are dispersed in water.



hydrogel

a gel that contains water.

hydrogel Wound care A polymer absorptive wound dressing. See Dressing.
 Wound Care Dressings. All Restore Hydrogel Dressings are now free of animal derivatives, nut oils, fragrance, and botanical extracts to help minimize the potential for allergic reactions allergic reaction
n.
A local or generalized reaction of an organism to internal or external contact with a specific allergen to which the organism has been previously sensitized.
.

Restore Hydrogel Dressings promote a moist environment in a variety of wounds, including stage II-IV pressure ulcers, diabetic skin ulcers, venous ulcers, first- and second-degree burns, skin tears, cuts, abrasions, and conditions related to peristomal care.

Restore Hydrogel Dressings are available in three convenient applications: 4" X 4" sterile gauze sponge Gauze Sponges are disposable medical supplies used everyday in hospitals and medical offices around the world. The different sizes include 2x2, 3x3, and 4x4. Healthcare management uses gauze sponges to clean wounds. , 2" X 3.5 yard sterile gauze gauze (gawz) a light, open-meshed fabric of muslin or similar material.

absorbable gauze  gauze made from oxidized cellulose.
 strip, and amorphous gel.

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Publication:Nursing Homes
Date:Aug 1, 2005
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