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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.
Primapore® is a conformable adhesive dressing that comprises a breathable non-woven top layer and low adherent fixative layer with an absorbent pad. It is used for healing post-operative cuts, wounds, and lacerations. The round corners allow the dressing to remain fixed over the wound by reducing the risk of lifting or snagging. It is comfortable to use and does not restrict your movement. Primapore has a low adherent wound contact layer that minimizes the pain and trauma of dressing change or removal. Primapore comes in an array of sizes.
