Derma Sciences Medihoney HCS Hydrogel Colloidal Sheet Dressing

Medihoney Hydrogel Colloidal Sheet Features

• Low pH helps to decrease protease activity
• Allows for non-traumatic removal of dressing change
• Provide a moist environment conducive to wound healing
• Continues effectiveness even in the presence of wound fluid
• A versatile and dynamic solution for post-surgical patient care
• Comes with SAP Technology that offers 2.5 times more absorption
• Helps in autolytic debridement and removes the factor that delays wound healing
• These Medihoney dressings are for partial thickness burns and wounds that are lightly exuding
• Contains 63% Antibacterial Leptospermum Honey in combination with a hydrogel colloidal gelling agent
• Combines handling capability Super Absorbent Polymer (SAP) technology of healing properties of Leptospermum Honey

Who needs this product?

People with the following conditions might benefit from the use of this dressing:

• Diabetic foot ulcers
• Leg ulcers (venous stasis ulcers, arterial ulcers, and leg ulcers of mixed etiology)
• Pressure ulcers or sores (partial and full thickness)
• 1st and 2nd-degree partial thickness burns
• Donor sites and traumatic and surgical wound

Contraindications

• On third-degree burns
• With patients that have a known sensitivity to honey or any other component present in Medihoney HCS dressing
• To control heavy bleeding

Frequently Bought Together

• Church & Dwight Simply Saline Wound Wash
• BSN Cutimed Protect Foam Applicator
• MedPride Cotton Balls

Other Medihoney Products

• Medihoney Calcium Alginate Dressing
• Medihoney Gel Wound and Burn Dressing
• Medihoney Paste Wound and Burn Dressing​
• Medihoney Hydrocolloid Wound Filler Paste

How to use Medihoney HCS Sheet?

• Prior to application, cleanse the wound area as necessary and protect vulnerable wound edges with a barrier cream.
• Use an appropriately sized Medihoney HCS.
• The outer edge of the dressing should extend at least 3/4 inch beyond the wound edges.
• Open the pouch and remove the dressing.
• Remove the bottom liners from the dressing to expose the wound contact surface.
• Position the dressing so that the center island completely covers the wound area and apply.
• Smooth all edges and corners to ensure the dressing properly adheres to the skin.
• Remove the top plastic liners.
• For Medihoney HCS Non-Adhesive, dressings may be cut with sterile scissors or placed on top of one another to cover wound margins.
• Cover the dressing, or secure it in place, with an appropriate secondary dressing.
• Note: Medihoney HCS Adhesive does not require a secondary dressing.

Frequency of Change:

• Dressing change frequency will depend on the condition of the patient as well as the level of wound exudate. The dressing can be left in place under compression and off-loading devices.
• Reapply when the previous dressing has reached its absorbent capacity or as directed by a wound care professional.
• Moisten with sterile saline if the wound bed appears dry before removal of the dressing.
• Remove the dressing from the wound bed gently by pressing down on the skin with one hand and carefully lifting an edge of the dressing with your other hand.
• Upon removal, some residual hydrogel/colloidal material from the HCS dressing may be left behind on the wound bed. This material should be cleansed away as part of the normal cleansing process between dressing changes.
• Cleanse the wound bed prior to the application of a new dressing

Precautions:

• If the dressing is not easily removed, soak it with sterile saline or water until it is removed without difficulty
• Due to the Medihoney HCS's low pH, some patients may notice a slight transient stinging. If stinging does not stop or persists and cannot be managed with an analgesic, remove the dressing, cleanse the area, and discontinue the use of Medihoney dressing.
• During the initial use of the dressing (depending on wound exudate levels, interstitial fluid, and edema surrounding the wound), the dressing's high osmotic potential may contribute to increased exudate, which could lead to maceration if the excess moisture is not managed appropriately. Manage additional moisture by adding an absorptive cover dressing and/or adjusting the frequency of dressing changes. Protect the peri-wound skin by applying a skin barrier protectant to the surrounding skin.
• During the healing process, it is common for non-viable tissue to be removed from the wound, resulting in an initial increase in wound size. Although an initial increase in wound size may be attributed to the normal removal of non-viable tissue, consult a healthcare professional if the wound continues to grow larger after the first few dressing changes.

User Guides

• MediHoney HCS Dressing User Manual
• MediHoney Brochure
• MediHoney Patient Guide
• Medihoney FAQs