epicitehydro - the hydro-active dressing for an ideal wound healing environment
The biotechnology derived cellulose provides unique properties to the wound dressing epicitehydro. It contains a minimum of 95% isotonic saline solution due to its very dense and homogeneous structure.
- Creates a supportive moist environment to the wound with a favorable hydrobalance and water vapor permeability.
- Absorbs excess wound exudates. 1
- Provides an immediate cooling effect after its application. 2
- Adapts easily to all types and shapes of wounds and can be cut to a sizable fit.
- Dries out during the healing process and after successful epithelization can be peeled off easily and nearly pain-free.
- Easy to store (5 – 30°C).
The unique structure of epicitehydro provides plenty of moisture to the skin
- Prevents infections due to the possibility of being soaked in antiseptic solutions.
- Depending on the requirements of the damaged tissue of a patient, the speed of regeneration of the skin tissue can only be influenced by the choice of secondary dressing. Thus, an occlusive secondary dressing promotes dermis regeneration, whereas a non-occlusive secondary dressing offers faster wound closure.
- Cost-effective, by reducing hospital days and scheduling the use of nursing staff.
1) Cattelaens et al.; The Impact of a Nanocellulose-Based Wound Dressing in the Management of Thermal Injuries in Children: Results of a Retrospective Evaluation; Life (Basel). 2020 Sep 19;10(9):212. https://www.mdpi.com/2075-1729/10/9/212
2) Holzer et al.; A novel human ex-vivo burn model and the local cooling effect of a bacterial nanocellulose-based wound dressing; 2020 Jul 3;S0305-4179(20)30445-9. https://bit.ly/37Amm3O
