Hydrogels
Amorphous hydrogels are three dimensional, water swollen, cross-linked structures usually produced from hydrophilic biopolymers.
e.g. alginate, guar gum, CMC etc. combined with bacteriostatic agents
AMS has developed and manufactures hydrogel that encourages cell autolysis of devitalised tissue which facilitates wound healing.
Performance
The key performance parameter for a hydrogel dressing is the ability to donate fluid to devitalised, necrotic tissue.
AMS Hydrogel is an excellent fluid donator compared with the leading competitors. AMS hydrogels are designed to be used underneath a secondary occlusive dressing.
| Feature |
Benefit |
| Good donation properties |
Aids autolytic debridements facilitating faster healing rates
Minimises the need for sharp debridement |
| High viscosity |
Easy to apply: remains in-situ. |
Published : 06/10/2009 13:43:39