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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.
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.
Exufiber is a nonwoven gelling fibre dressing integrated with Hydrolock Technology. Each time the dressing comes into contact with a wound, they turn into a gel. They also have a high retention capacity that can decrease the chance of leakage and maceration. Such dressings are simple to apply and are smooth and comfortable. They are also time-saving as they can be removed easily in one go. They are mainly used for the treatment of highly exuding and cavity wounds such as pressure ulcers, leg & foot ulcers and surgical wounds. These dressings are available in different sizes such as 5cm x 5cm, 10cm x 10cm, 15cm x 15cm, 20cm x 30cm, 2cm x 50cm, 4.5cm x 10cm, 4.5cm x 20cm, and 4.5cm x 30cm.
