Advazorb Sacral - Absorbent Foam Sacral Dressing with Film Backing
Advazorb Sacral - Absorbent Foam Sacral Dressing with Film Backing
Suitable for moderate/low exudate levels
Product Description
Advazorb Sacral is a hydrophilic foam dressing designed by experts to contour to the sacral area, for wounds with low to medium levels of exudate.
With a Silfix soft silicone wound contact layer for convenient gentle adherence, Advazorb Sacral will only adhere to dry skin surrounding the wound, and can be easily lifted for adjustment without losing its adherent properties.
Instructions for Use
- Ensure the area has been cleaned
- Gently dry the surrounding skin
- Apply Advazorb Sacral directly to the wound surface pink film side up
- Ensure a minimum overlap of 2cm around the edges of the wound
- Secure in place with tape, appropriate bandage or a secondary dressing
- Do not cut Advazorb sacral
- Store at room temperature, out of direct sunlight and keep dry
Frequency of change
Advazorb Sacral can be left in place for up to 7 days but should be changed immediately if strikethrough is apparent or when dressing reaches capacity. If exudate is visible around the edges of the dressing this is a clear indication that a dressing change is required. Clinical observation is necessary to determine required frequency of change.
Indications
For all exuding wounds on the sacral area, for example pressure ulcers
Contra-indications
Arterial bleeds, sinus, cavity wounds and heavily bleeding wounds.
Suitable for the following wound types: