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Equipment and Supplies > Bandages > Bandages, Hydrocolloid

Preferred term

Bandages, Hydrocolloid  

Type

  • mesh:Descriptor

Definition

  • Dressings comprised of a self-adhesive matrix to which hydrophilic absorbent particles are embedded. The particles consist of CELLULOSE derivatives; calcium ALGINATES; PECTINS; or GELS. The utility is based on providing a moist environment for WOUND HEALING.

Broader concept

Synonym(s)

  • Hydrocolloid Dressing

In other languages

  • French

  • Bandage hydrocolloïdal
  • Bandages hydrocolloïdaux
  • Pansement hydrocolloïdal
  • Pansements hydrocolloïdes

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http://data.loterre.fr/ark:/67375/JVR-WS11ZFJN-7

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