What is the most absorbent dressing?
High & Super Absorbent Dressings
- Zetuvit® Plus. Non-border superabsorbent dressing.
- Zetuvit Plus Silicone Border. Superabsorbent dressing (SAP) with silicone adhesive and border.
- Superabsorbent dressing (SAP) with silicone adhesive and no border.
What is an absorbent dressing?
Super absorbent dressings are designed to absorb large quantities of exudate and hold it away from the wound and surrounding skin. Consider carefully why the patient’s wound is producing very high levels of exudate that are difficult to manage with conventional foam dressings.
What is the best dressing for wounds?
In granulated wounds with a mild to moderate exudate, a hydrocolloid dressing is a good choice as it maintains the granulation tissue and aids in epithelialization (Fig. 3B). In the presence of wound exudate, the hydrocolloid dressing absorbs liquid, forms a soft gel, and deters leakage.
Which type of dressing is comfortable conformable and highly absorbent?
Table 4
| Type of dressing | Uses |
|---|---|
| Hydrocolloid sheets: Alione, CombiDERM, CombiDERM N, Comfeel,* Comfeel Plus, Cutinova Thin,* DuoDERM Extra Thin,* Granuflex,* Tegasorb, Tegasorb Thin | Cavity or flat shallow wounds with low to medium exudate; absorbent; conformable; good in “difficult” areas—heel, elbow, sacrum |
What type of dressing is Kerramax?
3M™ Kerramax Care™ Dressings are a range of super-absorbent dressings that absorb and retain high amounts of wound exudate. The unique wicking layer evenly distributes fluid both horizontally and vertically throughout the dressing, utilizing the full absorption capacity.
What is foam dressing?
Foam dressings are nonlinting and absorbent. They vary in thickness and have a nonadherent layer, allowing nontraumatic removal. Some have an adhesive border and may have a film coating as an additional bacteria barrier. Foam dressings provide a moist environment and thermal insulation.
What is Aquacel dressing used for?
Aquacel Ag® is intended for the management of a wide range of acute and chronic wounds, based on the clinical experience with Aquacel hydrofiber dressing. Various silver-impregnated wound dressings are available for the management of critically colonized and locally infected wounds.
What does an alginate dressing contain?
Alginate dressings consist of the soft nonwoven fibers of a cellulose-like polysaccharide derived from the calcium salts of seaweed. They are biodegradable, hydrophilic, nonadherent, and highly absorbent.
How do you use absorbent dressing?
Gently clean the wound and surrounding skin, and dry thoroughly. Peel open the packaging and place the shiny side of the MELOLIN dressing on the wound (can be secured in place with tape or bandage, such as OPSITE™ FLEXIGRID™). Change daily, or more frequently if required (according to the condition of your wound).
What is a foam dressing?
What is a hydrocolloid dressing used for?
Hydrocolloids are occlusive, waterproof dressings that are generally indicated for superficial wounds with low amounts of drainage. These fancy bandages create a matrix over the wound, acting as a scab, allowing the body to retain healing fluids and protecting the wound.