Journal of Woundcare Handbook

The professional's guide to wound product selection

C-Sorb Silicone

Richardson Healthcare

Description

Superabsorbent dressing comprising a fluid-repellent backing that prevents strike-through for patient comfort and safety; a gentle silicone contact layer that allows free flow of fluids to the dressing while maintaining stable fixation and enabling pain-free removal; a fast-wicking layer that offers even absorption; and a superabsorbent polymer (SAP) core that locks away bacteria and matrix metalloproteinases

Indications

Moderately to highly exuding hard-to-heal and acute wounds including pressure ulcers, leg and foot ulcers, traumatic wounds, surgical wounds, fungating malignant wounds and superficial- and partial-thickness burns. Can be used under compression.

Contraindications

Do not use on dry or heavy bleeding wounds, or on infected wounds

Price

7.5×7.5cm, £1.48; 10×10cm, £1.98; 12.5×12.5cm, £2.95; 10×20cm, £3.48; 20×20cm, £6.35; 20×30cm, £9.98 (also on NHS Supply Chain)

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