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Key Features of Sorbsan Plus Dressings
Sorbsan Plus consists of a layer of alginate fibre bonded
on to an absorbent viscose pad which in turn is backed with a pink viscose/polyester
layer to indicate the outer surface of the dressing.
When in contact with
serum, wound exudate, or solutions containing sodium ions, the insoluble calcium
alginate is partially converted to the soluble sodium salt, and a hydrophilic
gel is produced, which overlays the wound and provides a micro-environment that
is believed to facilitate wound healing.
Sorbsan Plus has the same general
indications as the plain Sorbsan sheet, for example leg ulcers and pressure areas,
but is particularly indicated for heavily exuding wounds.
Contra-indications
Although there are no known contra-indications to the use of Sorbsan Plus, the
dressing will be of little value if applied to wounds that are very dry, or covered
with hard black necrotic tissue |
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