Complete Guide to Wound Care Products
Understanding wound care supplies and choosing the right dressings for effective wound management. For caregivers, healthcare professionals, and home care.
Medical Disclaimer
This guide is educational only. Always consult a healthcare professional for wound assessment and treatment plans. Improper wound care can lead to infection or complications.
Common Types of Wounds
Understanding the wound type helps guide appropriate treatment and dressing selection.
Pressure Injuries (Bed Sores)
Cause: Prolonged pressure on skin, restricting blood flow
Common locations: Heels, tailbone, hips, elbows, shoulder blades
Severity: Stage 1-4 (stage 1 being superficial redness, stage 4 involving deep tissue damage)
Treatment: Pressure relief + appropriate dressing based on stage and exudate level
Surgical Wounds
Cause: Post-operative incisions from surgery
Features: Clean edges, closed with sutures, staples, or surgical glue
Treatment: Protect from infection, keep clean and dry, monitor healing
Chronic Wounds
Examples: Diabetic ulcers, venous leg ulcers, arterial ulcers
Features: Slow or non-healing, may not close without intervention
Treatment: Address underlying cause, moisture balance, infection control, regular assessment
Acute Wounds
Examples: Cuts, abrasions, lacerations, minor burns
Features: Recent injury, typically heal within predictable timeframe
Treatment: Clean thoroughly, protect from contamination, monitor for infection signs
Types of Wound Dressings
We stock the complete Hartmann range of professional wound care products, trusted by healthcare professionals worldwide.
Absorbent Dressings (Zetuvit)
For: Moderate to heavily exuding wounds
Features: High absorbency, cushioning protection, fluid-repellent backing
How it works: Multi-layer construction absorbs and locks in exudate while protecting wound bed
Products: Zetuvit Plus (super absorbent), Zetuvit Plus Silicone Border (self-adhesive)
Use cases: Surgical wounds, pressure injuries, leg ulcers, post-operative care
Hydro-Responsive Dressings (HydroClean)
For: Wounds requiring cleansing and moisture management
Features: Active wound cleansing, maintains moist environment, Ringer's solution activated
How it works: Continuously rinses wound bed while absorbing debris and bacteria
Use cases: Necrotic tissue, sloughy wounds, infected wounds, pressure injuries
Film Dressings (Hydrofilm)
For: Dry wounds, superficial injuries, secondary dressing
Features: Transparent (allows visual monitoring), waterproof, breathable, flexible
How it works: Creates protective barrier while allowing moisture vapor to escape
Use cases: IV catheter sites, post-operative protection, securing primary dressings, superficial wounds
Foam Dressings (Proximel)
For: Moderate exudate, pressure prevention
Features: Soft, conformable, cushioning, absorbent core, silicone contact layer
How it works: Absorbs exudate while maintaining optimal moisture balance at wound bed
Use cases: Pressure ulcer prevention, leg ulcers, surgical wounds with moderate drainage
Bandages and Tape
For: Securing dressings, compression, support
Key products:
How to Choose the Right Wound Dressing
Dressing selection depends on multiple wound characteristics. Use this framework as a guide:
By Exudate Level:
Minimal/Dry
→ Hydrofilm (transparent film) or thin hydrocolloid
Light Exudate
→ Hydrocolloid or thin foam dressing
Moderate Exudate
→ Zetuvit (absorbent pad) or foam dressing
Heavy Exudate
→ Zetuvit Plus (super absorbent) with frequent dressing changes
By Wound Type:
Pressure Injury (Stage 1-2)
→ HydroClean or foam with silicone border
Pressure Injury (Stage 3-4)
→ Zetuvit Plus for absorbency, may need specialist assessment
Surgical Wound (Clean)
→ Zetuvit Plus Silicone Border or Hydrofilm for post-healing
Chronic Wound
→ Depends on exudate and tissue type, often Zetuvit or foam with regular assessment
By Location:
Flat surfaces (back, abdomen)
Standard square/rectangular dressings
Contoured areas (heels, elbows)
Zetuvit Plus Silicone Border (oval or shaped versions)
Sacrum (tailbone)
Zetuvit Plus Silicone Border Sacrum (specially shaped for this area)
Hard-to-secure areas
Silicone border dressings (self-adhesive, gentle removal)
When to Change Dressings
Always follow your healthcare professional's specific instructions. General guidelines:
Daily Changes
- • Heavily exuding wounds
- • Infected wounds
- • As per care plan
Every 2-3 Days
- • Moderate exudate
- • Absorbent dressings
- • Most surgical wounds
Every 3-7 Days
- • Light exudate
- • Foam/hydrocolloid
- • Healing wounds
Change immediately if:
- • Dressing is saturated or leaking
- • Dressing has come loose or fallen off
- • Signs of infection (odor, pus, increased redness)
- • Strike-through (exudate visible on outer surface)
- • Increased pain or discomfort
Dressing Change Steps:
- Wash hands thoroughly before starting
- Remove old dressing gently to avoid trauma
- Clean wound as instructed by healthcare provider
- Pat dry surrounding skin (not wound bed)
- Apply new dressing with clean or sterile technique
- Secure with appropriate tape if needed
- Dispose of old dressing in sealed bag
- Wash hands again after completion
Preventing and Recognizing Infection
Clean technique is essential for wound care at home. Watch for these warning signs:
🔴 Infection Warning Signs
- • Increased redness or warmth around wound
- • Swelling
- • Pus or cloudy drainage
- • Foul odor
- • Increased pain
- • Fever or feeling unwell
- • Red streaks spreading from wound
If you notice these signs, contact a healthcare provider immediately.
✓ Prevention Tips
- ✓ Always wash hands before and after wound care
- ✓ Use clean or sterile dressings
- ✓ Keep wound clean and covered
- ✓ Change dressings as recommended
- ✓ Avoid touching wound with bare hands
- ✓ Store supplies in clean, dry place
- ✓ Check expiry dates on all products
- ✓ Dispose of waste properly
Hartmann: Over 200 Years of Wound Care Innovation
Angel Link stocks the complete Hartmann range, trusted by healthcare professionals worldwide since 1818.
Zetuvit Plus Range
- • Super absorbent wound pads
- • Silicone border options for self-adhesion
- • Multiple sizes including shaped (oval, sacrum)
- • SAP (Super Absorbent Polymer) technology
HydroClean
- • Hydro-responsive wound dressings
- • Activated with Ringer's solution
- • Promotes autolytic debridement
- • Continuous wound cleansing action
Hydrofilm
- • Transparent film dressings
- • Waterproof and bacteria-proof
- • Allows visual wound monitoring
- • Flexible and conformable
Securing Products
- • Omnifix: Elastic adhesive tape
- • Peha-haft: Cohesive bandage
- • Gentle on skin, secure hold
- • Various widths available
NDIS Funding for Wound Care
Most wound care supplies are NDIS-claimable consumables.
NDIS Code: 03_093021078_0103_1_1
✓ What's Covered:
- ✓ Wound dressings (all types)
- ✓ Bandages and tapes
- ✓ Cleansing products
- ✓ Protective equipment
✗ NOT Covered:
- ✗ Prescription medications
- ✗ Specialist wound care services
(different funding category)
How to Claim:
- Shop wound care products at Angel Link
- Enter NDIS number at checkout
- Receive NDIS-compliant invoice automatically
- Submit to plan manager or NDIS portal
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