Askina® Sorb wound dressing - Sterile, Alginate CMC- wound dressing
Description:
Askina® Sorb is a highly conformable, sterile, primary wound dressing made from Calcium Alginate and Carboxymethylcellulose (CMC).
Properties:
The Alginate / hydrocolloid fibres react with wound exudate to form a soft moist gel. This gel allows gaseous exchange and provides a moist healing environment, conducive to healing.
Range of application:
Management of moderately to heavily exuding chronic wounds
Indication:
Askina® Sorb is indicated for the management of moderately to heavily exuding, such as
- pressure ulcers
- venous and arterial leg ulcers
- diabetic foot ulcers
- donor sites
- trauma wounds
- dermal lesions
Contraindication:
Askina® Sorb should not be used for surgical implantations or for treating 3rd degree burns. The simultaneous use of topical agents,such as antiseptics and antibiotics with Askina® Sorb is not indicated. This is because some of these agents used alone may induce reactions. Therefore, their use with Askina® Sorb may reduce or negate its beneficial effect.
Askina® Sorb will have little benefit if applied to very dry or nectrotic wounds.
Do not use if pack is damaged or opened.
Advantages:
Askina® Sorb is an extremely absorbent dressing, absorbs exudates vertically, the alginate-CMC-fibers react with wound exudate to form a soft moist gel, the gel provides the ideal, moist wound healing environment. Askina® Sorb is not painful on removal and provides excellent patient comfort
Usage:
Askina® Sorb is an extremely absorbent dressing and may be applied to a wide range of moderately to heavily exuding wet wounds, evenwhen infection is present.
Manufacturer: Braun
Manufacturers product number: 2115S |
