Journal of Wound Care
For UK audiences

The comprehensive guide to wound product selection

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EmSorb Max Backed
Absorbents Rocialle Healthcare

EmSorb Max Backed

4 layer superabsorbend dressing. Featuring 2 non-woven layers, a multilayer super absorbent core designed with compressalock technology and a non-strikethrough SMS backing layer

Indications

Chronic and acute wounds with moderate to high levels of exudate. Pressure ulcers, diabetic foot ulcers , leg ulcers. Post-operative wounds, superficial and partial thickness burns. Shallow, granulating wounds.

Contraindications

Wounds with little to no exudate. Do not fold, cut or tear. Cavity wounds (must be filled first). Bleeding wounds. Necrotic wounds

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Absorbents

All Absorbents
ActivHeal Aquafiber
Advanced Medical Solutions

ActivHeal Aquafiber

A soft, conformable, highly absorbent dressing that converts into a soft clear gel when in contact with wound exudate. Contains a reinforcing layer between two layers of absorbent fibres to improve the integrity of the dressing when it is wet, so that it can be removed intact.
KerraCel
Solventum (KCI Medical)

KerraCel

A sterile, gelling fibre dressing made from carboxymethyl cellulose (CMC). The non-woven gelling fibres absorb exudate from the wound, turning them into a soft gel that maintains a moist wound management environment.
KerraMax Care
Solventum (KCI Medical)

KerraMax Care

Comprises a soft, non-woven outer contact layers for comfort with a superabsorbent core to lock in exudate, bacteria and matrix metalloproteinases. The dressing also features a horizontal wicking layer and a heat-sealed border. Suitable for use under all forms of compression.
KerraMax Care Border Adhesive
Solventum (KCI Medical)

KerraMax Care Border Adhesive

Comprises a soft, non-woven outer contact layer with a superabsorbent core to lock in exudate, bacteria and matrix metalloproteinases. The dressing also features a horizontal wicking layer. It is secured with an outer foam layer that is coated with an acrylic adhesive border.
Medipore +Pad Soft Cloth Dressing with Non-Adherent Pad
Solventum (KCI Medical)

Medipore +Pad Soft Cloth Dressing with Non-Adherent Pad

Consists of a non-adherent absorbent pad bonded to a larger soft cloth backing coated with a border of hypoallergenic, water-resistant adhesive.
Tegaderm +Pad Film Dressing with Non-Adherent Pad
Solventum (KCI Medical)

Tegaderm +Pad Film Dressing with Non-Adherent Pad

An all-in-one dressing that provides a sterile, waterproof, viral and bacterial barrier. The adhesive is gentle to the skin, yet has good adherence.