Journal of Woundcare Handbook

The professional's guide to wound product selection

Xtrasorb Foam

Gentell

Description

Two-layer latex-free bordered foam wound dressing, comprising a polyurethan waterproof foam wound contact layer and a superabsorbent copolymer sheet.

Indications

Moderate to high exuding wounds and infected wounds, donor sites, pressure ulcers, venous ulcers, arterial and neuropathic ulcers, postoperative and traumatic wounds. Can be used with compression therapy.

Contraindications

Do not use on heavily bleeding wounds or third-degree burns, or with oxidising agents.

Price

Adhesive: 8x8cm, £1.52; 11.5x11.5cm, £2.43; 15.5x15.5cm, £3.44. Non-adhesive: 5x5cm, £1.13; 20x20cm, £5.05; 10x12cm, £2.33

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