Hydrophilic foam dressings

Description

Askina Foam is a two layered non-adherent dressing consisting of:

• A soft hydrophilic polyurethane foam layer which is breathable and has a high fluid handling capacity (199 g / 100 cm)

• A thin, transparent and protective polyurethane film, which is water impermeable and bacteria resistant

Advantages

• Excellent fluid handling characteristics
• Cost efficient: no need for frequent dressing changes
• Enhances a moist wound environment
• No adherence to the wound: atraumatic dressing changes
• Visual control of exudate absorption
• Does not leave pressure marks when used under compression therapy
• Askina® Foam Cavity is highly resistant: easy to remove, without leaving particles

Indication

Moderately to heavily exuding wounds:

• Stage I–IV pressure ulcers
• Venous and arterial leg ulcers
• Diabetic foot ulcers
• 1and 2 degree burns
• Traumatic wounds

Contraindication

Askina Foam is contraindicated for:

• Ulcers resulting from infections, such as tuberculosis, syphilis, deep fungal infections
• Bites or third degree burns

In case of infections with inflammatory signs (temperature, oedema, redness, pain) contact proper medical authority. Resume the use of Askina Foam when normal healing conditions are present again.