Description
Askina® Foam is a two layered, non-adherent foam dressing
consisting of:
- A soft hydrophilic polyurethane foam layer which is breathable and has a high absorption capacity
- A thin, transparent and protective polyurethane film which is water impermeable and bacteria resistant
Indications
Management of moderate to heavily exuding, partial to full thickness
wounds: stage I-IV pressure ulcers, venous and arterial leg ulcers,
diabetic foot ulcers, first and second degree burns, traumatic wounds
Advantages
- Excellent fluid handling characteristics
- Enhances a moist wound environment
- Cost efficient: no need for frequent dressing changes
- No adherence to the wound
- Atraumatic, painless dressing changes
- Visual control of exudate absorption