Journal of Woundcare Handbook

The professional's guide to wound product selection

Sorbsan

Creed Health

Description

Natural calcium alginate dressing constructed of loose fibers made from seaweed. Forming an amorphous gel when in contact with exudate, allows the dressing to maximise contact with the wound bed, reducing the risk of untreated gaps. Sorbsan fibres totally disperse upon irrigation minimising the potential for foreign body reaction.

Indications

Following toe-nail avulsions, pressure ulcers, traumatic wounds, donor and graft sites

Contraindications

Sensitivity to components

Price

5×5cm, £0.82 (×10); 10×10cm, £1.72 (×10); 10×20cm, £3.22 (×5); 30cm/2g packing, £3.50 (×5); 40cm ribbon, £2.06 (×5)

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