Journal of Woundcare Handbook

The professional's guide to wound product selection

Actisorb Silver 220 Activated Charcoal Dressing with Silver

Actisorb Silver 220 Activated Charcoal Dressing with Silver

Solventum (KCI Medical)

Description

Activated charcoal dressing with silver, enclosed in a non-adherent nylon sleeve. Provides an effective barrier to bacterial penetration and for adsorbing offending odour resulting from wounds; the binding properties of the dressing trap bacteria, bacterial toxins and odour.

Indications

May help to reduce infection in partial and full-thickness wounds

Contraindications

Third-degree burns; known sensitivity to silver; non-external use; re-use (single-use only)

Price

6.5×9.5cm, £1.74; 10.5×10.5 cm, £2.73; 10.5×19cm, £4.97

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