Journal of Woundcare Handbook

The professional's guide to wound product selection

Suprasorb Liquacel

L&R

Description

A hydroactive gelling fibre dressing made of cellulose fibres and cellulose ethyl sulfonate fibres (CES). Forms a gel on contact with exudate.

Indications

Moderately to heavily exuding wounds. Ideal for superficial and deep exuding wounds including chronic wounds e.g. leg ulcers, diabetic foot ulcers and pressure ulcers; traumatic wounds e.g. lacerations, cuts and abrasions; acute wounds after surgical incision, or partial-thickness burns; post-surgical wounds e.g. skin grafts and donor sites. Can be cut and folded for cavity wounds.

Contraindications

Known sensitivity to the product or any of its components. Full-thickness burns.

Price

5×5cm, £0.91; 10×10cm, £2.18; 15×15cm, £4.08; 2×45cm, £2.26

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