The key role of an absorbant dressing is to absorb and retain exudate. Most absorbant dressings consist of an absorbant material that may have an adhesive border.Absorbant dressings with an adhesive border are ideal for use as a protective dressings and for lightly exuding wounds. Many also have a waterproof covering.The more thicker absorbant dressings are suitable for use on chronic, heavily exuding wounds.Use of creams and ointments may interfere with the absorbancy ability of these dressing.
Foam Dressings are made from Polyurethane, Polyvinyl alchol or Silicone.Foam dressings help maintain a moist wound healing environment and can also act a protective cushion for fragile skin. Foam dressings come either with or without an adhesive border and in a wide array of sizes and shapes.Additionally, some foam dressings also contain anti-microbials such as manuka honey, silver and iodine.They are generally easy to apply and remove.Depending on the level of exudate, foam dressings can remain in place for up to 7 days. Foam Dressings are suitable for use on exuding wounds.They are not advisable to use on dry wounds.
Mepore is a self-adhesive absorbent dressing that is specially designed to offer protection against a wide range of wounds. It has an absorbent wound pad that is located centrally on a piece of apertured, non-woven polyester fabric coated with a layer of an acrylic adhesive. This dressing is skin-friendly and keeps the wound clean that decreases the risk of wound contamination. It is also air-permeable that prevents maceration and promotes comfort. The dressing is secured by two pieces of overlapping release film that is easy to remove and allows the aseptic application. It can be used for different lightly exuding superficial or post-operative wounds, especially those on joints or awkward body contours. This dressing is available in five variants such as Mepore Absorbent Dressings, Mepore Film & Pad Dressings, Mepore Film Dressing, Mepore IV Film Dressings, and Mepore Ultra Dressings.
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