Dressings-Absorbant-Aquacel Foam

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.
 
  


Aquacel Foam is a dressing consisting of a waterproof outer polyurethane film and a multi layer pad consisting of polyurethane foam and hydrofiber. Its available both as an adhesive and non-adhesive dressing, the adhesive dressing having a silicone adhesive border. Aquacel Foam is also available with silver for use on infected wounds