Espuma Gentle Silver Dressings
Espuma® Gentle Ag is an atraumatic, absorbent and antimicrobial wound dressing made of polyurethane foam with Exulock Technology and containing silver. The outermost layer is breathable, waterproof and bacteria-proof polyurethane film, while the contact layer is a perforated, soft silicone gel that prevents adherence to the wound, allowing painless, atraumatic dressing removal and easy passage of exudates to the absorbent foam layer.
Sizes Available:
✚ 7.5cm x 7.5cm - Pack of 10 Pieces
✚ 10cm x 10cm - Pack of 10 Pieces
✚ 10cm x 20cm - Pack of 5 Pieces
Features:
✚ Gentle, soft silicone gel that allows atraumatic dressing removal.
✚ Perforated silicone layer, allowing free passage of wound exudate to the foam, preventing skin maceration.
✚ High absorption capacity polyurethane foam provides a cushioning effect.
✚ Spreading layer spreads the exudate into the retention layer.
✚ Highly breathable top sheet allows evaporation of absorbed exudates, enhancing its fluid handling capacity.
✚ Being waterproof, the top sheet prevents strike-through and allows showering while the dressing is in place.
Indications:
Suitable for dressing many types of odourless and malodorous low to highly exuding wounds with hish risk infection, including:
✚ Leg and pressure ulcers
✚ Diabetic ulcers
✚ First and second degree burns
✚ Surgical incisions
✚ Traumatic wounds resulting in skin loss
This dressing may also be used under a compression bandage.
Contraindications:
✚ Do not use with oxidizing agents such as hypochlorite solutions or hydrogen peroxide, as these can break down the absorbent polyurethane component of the dressing.
✚ This dressing should not be used on patients with a known sensitivity to the dressing or one of its components.
How to Use:
1. Clean and dry the wound thoroughly.
2. Remove the release liner from the silicone wound contact layer.
3. A dressing should be selected that overlaps the wound margin by at least 2cm. If required, the dressing can be cut to size or shape before removal of the protective film.
The interval between dressing changes will normally be determined by the degree of exudate produced. The dressing may be left undisturbed for several days on clean, lightly exuding wounds.
