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What is the difference between a traditional foam and Gelling Foam Dressing?

April 26, 2017dressing foam gelling traditional

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What is the difference between a traditional foam and Gelling Foam Dressing?

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A traditional foam is made of foam and will absorb fluid, but as demonstrated in in vitro testing, it does not retain as well as Gelling Foam (p<0.05), 1 which may lead to maceration of the surrounding skin. A Gelling Foam Dressing combines patented Hydrofiber® Technology and foam to provide a unique Gelling Foam Dressing that redefines patient care.