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.
Aquacel™ is a range of Dressings composed of Hydrofiber which absorbs wound fluid and becomes a soft gel. Aquacel™ Extra dressings has extra strength and greater absorbency than Aquacel. Both Aquacel and Aquacel Extra are available with impregnated Silver for use on infected wounds. Aquacel™ Ag+ Extra combines the strengths of Aquacel™ with new Ag+ technology which destroys wound Biofilm and kills infection causing bacteria.