Journal of Woundcare Handbook

The professional's guide to wound product selection

V.A.C. WhiteFoam Dressing Kits

V.A.C. WhiteFoam Dressing Kits

3M + KCI

Description

A non-adherent, versatile and comfortable advanced wound dressing with a higher tensile strength than V.A.C. GranuFoam dressing. Contains 1 × polyvinyl alcohol foam, 1 x drape and 1 x SensaT.R.A.C. Pad.

Indications

Wounds that contain areas of undermining, sinuses or tunnels. Also suitable for split-thickness or full-thickness skin grafts. Recommended for use in wounds where the growth of granulation tissue into the foam needs to be controlled.

Contraindications

Do not place V.A.C. dressing over exposed blood vessels or organs.

Price

Small, £27.54; large, £35.65

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