Journal of Woundcare Handbook

The professional's guide to wound product selection

Products

Askina Calgitrol Thin

Consists of a thin layer of silver alginate matrix. This forms a soft gel when in contact with exudate, allowing the immediate controlled and sustained release of silver ions into the wound.

Askina Carbosorb

Sterile dressing containing activated charcoal. Can be cut to size.

Askina DresSil

Soft silicone wound contact dressing with polyurethane foam film backing

Askina Foam

Two layered, non-adherent foam dressing consisting of a soft hydrophilic polyurethane foam layer and a transparent polyurethane film backing

Askina Heel

Anatomically shaped heel with self-adhesive foam strap for the management of heel wounds. Consisting of a soft hydrophilic polyurethane foam layer and a transparent polyurethane film backing.

Askina SilNet

Soft silicone wound contact layer designed to protect the wound site and improve comfort during changes

Askina Transorbent

Multi-layered semipermeable dressing that consists of an adhesive layer that bonds to intact skin but is non-adherent to the wound, a highly absorbent hydrogel layer, a foam layer that provides a means of escape for moisture vapour and a vapour-permeable water and bacteria-resistant outer layer

Atrauman

Non-adherent, polyester mesh wound contact layer. 1mm pore size and impregnation of neutral triglycerides to prevent penetration of granulation tissue into dressing. Petrolatum-free.