Journal of Woundcare Handbook

The professional's guide to wound product selection

C-Foam Silicone

Richardson Healthcare

Description

Polyurethane foam, non-bordered dressing with a gentle adhesive silicone contact layer and a waterproof, permeable film backing that minimises leakage and increases wear time. Soft, conformable hydrocellular formation manages exudate to maintain moist wound environment. Latex-free.

Indications

Moderate to heavily exuding wounds, including pressure ulcers, leg and foot ulcers, traumatic wounds, surgical wounds, fungating malignant wounds, superficial and partial-thickness burns, donor sites and skin tears

Contraindications

Do not use on patients with a known allergy or sensitivity to any of the ingredients. Do not use as primary treatment on full third-degree burns and dry wounds.

Price

5×5cm, £0.85; 7.5×7.5cm, £0.99; 10×10cm, £1.60; 15×15cm, £3.20; 10×20cm, £2.85; 20×20cm on NHS Supply Chain

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