Question

1.What is the ability that hydrocolloids are ordered for?

2. What are wet-to-dry dressings ordered?

Answer 1

1.Hydrocolloids dressings are ordered as it is used for stage II and stage III wounds with minimal drainage.It provides a moist and insulating heating environment and protects uninfected wounds.These dressings don't have to be cahnged often and it is very easy to apply.It is self adherent and provides cushioning over bony prominences.They are used for granular and necrotic wounds.

2.Wet to dry dressings consists of moistened gauze placed over a wound ,left it there until dry and then removed.Removal of dead tissue and wound drainage is the purpose of this dressings.