The difference between hydrogel dressings and hydrocolloid dressings

[Blackheartednurse]

I'm trying to figure out what is the difference between those two.I thought those two were the same but I read somewhere that those are a two different dressings.I know that when it comes to hydrogel you also need a secondary dressing.It sounds like both use gel-based formulas,help.

[NRSKarenRN, BSN, RN]

moved to our wound, ostomy, and continence forum...see the topics sticked @ top of forum and other threads on subject to learn more about wound care.

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