McKesson Thin Hydrocolloid Sacral Dressing - Sterile Wound Care with Film or Foam Backing

Advanced Hydrocolloid Sacral Dressing for Optimal Wound Healing

The McKesson Thin Hydrocolloid Sacral Dressing represents a breakthrough in advanced wound care technology, specifically engineered to provide superior healing outcomes for sacral and pressure ulcer sites. This thin-layer dressing system creates an optimal moist wound healing environment through its innovative matrix design that seamlessly combines enhanced absorbency, exceptional flexibility, and patient-centered comfort for improved clinical outcomes.

Clinical Performance & Wound Healing Technology

The advanced hydrocolloid layer actively reacts with cellular exudate and wound material to form a protective gel-like covering that maintains consistent moisture balance at the wound site. This intelligent moisture management system promotes autolytic debridement, supports granulation tissue formation, and accelerates the natural healing cascade while protecting the wound bed from external contaminants and bacterial invasion.

The revolutionary cohesive dressing removal system ensures the wound contact layer remains completely intact during dressing changes, eliminating the common problems of residue breakdown, gel fragments left in the wound bed, and traumatic removal that can disrupt newly formed tissue. This one-piece removal capability significantly reduces patient discomfort, minimizes wound bed disturbance, and prevents skin stripping or tearing during dressing changes—critical factors in maintaining healing progression.

Enhanced Design Features for Superior Patient Care

• Sterile single-use dressing ensures infection control compliance and patient safety
• Dual backing options: Available with film-backing for low-to-moderate exudate wounds or foam-backing for higher absorbency needs, allowing clinicians to match dressing selection to wound characteristics
• Semi-transparent outer layer enables continuous wound assessment and monitoring without unnecessary dressing removal, reducing disruption to the healing environment and lowering overall dressing costs
• Anatomically contoured sacral shape with low-profile rounded corners and smooth tapered edges specifically designed to conform to the sacral area, reducing edge roll-up, shear forces, and friction that can compromise dressing integrity
• Advanced matrix technology prevents hydrocolloid residues from leaching into the wound bed while maintaining structural integrity throughout the wear time
• Moisture vapor transmission rate balanced to prevent both wound desiccation and periwound maceration
• Flexible conformability moves with patient positioning and activity without losing adhesion or creating pressure points

Clinical Applications & Indications

Ideal for managing partial and full-thickness wounds including pressure ulcers (Stage I-IV), venous stasis ulcers, arterial ulcers, diabetic ulcers, post-surgical wounds, superficial burns, skin tears, and abrasions in the sacral region. The dressing's ability to maintain a moist wound environment makes it particularly effective for wounds requiring autolytic debridement and epithelialization support.

Patient Comfort & Quality of Life Benefits

The thin, flexible profile allows patients greater mobility and comfort during activities of daily living. The gentle adhesive border provides secure fixation without causing skin trauma, while the waterproof outer layer permits showering (when appropriate per clinical protocol). Extended wear time—up to 7 days depending on exudate levels—reduces dressing change frequency, lowering patient anxiety and improving overall satisfaction with wound care regimens.

Cost-Effectiveness & Clinical Efficiency

By reducing dressing change frequency, minimizing waste from failed dressings, and supporting faster healing times, this hydrocolloid system delivers measurable cost savings for healthcare facilities while improving staff efficiency and patient throughput in wound care clinics and long-term care settings.