Journal of Woundcare Handbook

The professional's guide to wound product selection

Products

Aquacel Extra

Aquacel Extra

Soft, sterile, non-woven pad or ribbon dressing composed of Hydrofiber (sodium carboxymethyl­cellulose). Absorbs wound fluid and transforms into a soft gel. Provides nine times stronger tensile strength and greater absorption compared with Aquacel.

Aquacel Foam

Aquacel Foam

Adhesive and non-adhesive sterile Hydrofiber foam dressings consisting of a waterproof outer polyurethane film and a multi-layered absorbent pad. The adhesive version has a silicone adhesive border. The multilayer absorbent pad contains a layer of polyurethane foam and a non-woven layer of Hydrofiber (sodium carboxymethylcellulose).

Aquacel Foam Pro

Aquacel Foam Pro

Sterile sodium carboxymethylcellulose and foam wound dressing consisting of a waterproof outer polyurethane film and layers of polyurethane foam, Hydrofiber (sodium carboxymethylcellulose) and perforated silicone adhesive

Aquacel Ribbon

Aquacel Ribbon

Soft, sterile, non-woven, Hydrofiber (sodium carboxymethylcellulose) ribbon dressing with stitch-bonded fibres to increase tensile strength. Absorbs wound fluid and transforms into a soft gel.

Aquacel Surgical Cover Dressing

Aquacel Surgical Cover Dressing

Conformable cover dressing formed of a soft, sterile, non-woven pad of sodium carboxymethylcellulose with a waterproof polyurethane film backing and hydrocolloid adhesive

Asepsis

A universal pack designed to support aseptic practice in both acute and community settings. Each sterile pack contains: 5 × non-woven swabs, 1 × pair of nitrile gloves (available in small, medium and large), 1 × disposal bag, 1 × sterile field, 1 × paper towel, 1 x sterile paper ruler and 1 × clear tray. Latex-free.

Askina Calgitrol Paste

Conformable paste composed of the same ionic silver alginate matrix as used in the Askina Calgitrol Ag flat dressing

Askina Calgitrol Thin

Consists of a thin layer of silver alginate matrix. This forms a soft gel when in contact with exudate, allowing the immediate controlled and sustained release of silver ions into the wound.

Askina Carbosorb

Askina Carbosorb

Non-adherent superabsorbent dressing combined with an integrated carbon layer to support the management of both malodour and exudate. The superabsorbent pad absorbs and retains a high quantity of liquid. The activated charcoal layer absorbs wound malodour.

 

Askina DresSil

Soft silicone wound contact dressing with polyurethane foam film backing