Dressings-Absorbant-Zetuvit

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.
 
  


Zetuvit® is a highly-absorbent dressing that is used for treating high exuding wounds. It comes in three types; Zetuvit E Non-Sterile Dressings, Zetuvit Plus Dressings, and Zetuvit Sterile Dressings. Zetuvit E Non-Sterile Dressings and Zetuvit® E sterile dressings are non-irritant dressing pad that comprises a water repellent backing. They have a highly absorbent fluff filling, fluid dispersing tissue, and hydrophobic tissue backing that protects the wound from contamination. Zetuvit Plus Dressing has a soft cellulose fluff that is mixed with a super absorbent polymer. It quickly absorbs and retains the exudate with its water repellent backing.