When you remove the tape the next day to change the dressing, you note that the skin isred and blistered underneath. Otherwise, he is doing well; his VS are 128/72, 80, 16, 99.8° F(37.7 ° C), and Spo2 of 96% on room air
He even tolerated a light breakfast. To protect the blistered area from further damage, you apply a hydrocolloid dressing to the damaged skin.
What has T.B. experienced and what are the benefits of using a hydrocolloid dressing?
He likely experienced an allergic reaction to the tape adhesive. The hydrocolloid dressing creates a
moist environment, provides a barrier to external bacteria, protects from reinjury, fosters autolytic
debridement, is waterproof, and reduces pain.
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