The alginate Silver Dressings are non-woven, sterile, and highly absorbent dressings, having antimicrobial properties and MRSA. It absorbs the exudate and pus from the wounds, which in turn leads the alginate to form a gel aiding autolytic debridement. Autolysis is the process that uses the bodys enzymes and moisture that rehydrates and soften the wound tissues. Whereas debridement liquefies only the necrotic tissue, it is a relatively painless process.
Urgosorb Silver Dressing is the absorbent dressing with a broad spectrum which has the power of antibacterial action which would decrease the bacteria count. It helps in the treatment of the infected wounds and is most effective with the wounds having a risk of local infection.
What is Urgosorb Silver Dressing?
Urgosob Silver Dressing controls the bacterial count. It is composed of Calcium alginate fibre, Hydrocolloid and silver particles. When on contact with exudate, it forms a layer of gel which maintains a moist healing environment and then slowly the silver ions are released to prevent infection from multiplying. It also has homeostatic properties. The Urgosob Silver dressing comes in:
Urgosorb Silver Dressings 5cm x 5cm Pack Size 10
Urgosorb Silver Dressings 10cm x 10cm Pack Size 10
