Sorbex Super absorbent dressing

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Sorbex is our super absorbent dressing pad, an excellent capacity dressing for use on moderately to heavily exuding wounds This version is without the additional Optisil silicone l ayer so comprises of the following makeup 1. Light blue breathable and water resistant non-woven backing 2. Super absorbent pad 3. Hydropenetrating non-woven contact layer This multi-layered construction is designed to facilitate fluid management to provide promotion of faster wound healing. The super absorbent pad builds up a moisture locking system, locking away excess exudate The smooth blue protective backing prevents strike through and is a water resistant & bacteria backing The super absorbent core has exceptional absorption capacity to minimize maceration risk The contact layer, also known as the wicking layer is non adhesive offering superior comfort whist protecting fragile tissue The dressing pad can absorb 180g of fluid extending the period between dressing changes Ideal for the management of moderately to heavily exuding wounds including leg ulcers, pressure ulcers, diabetic foot ulcers and dehisced surgical wounds (condition where the edges of the wound no longer meet) Sorbex dressings require the use of a secondary fixation dressing to hold in place and we would recommend a compression stockinette Show more