Askina® Sorb
Highly absorbing alginate dressing
Askina® Sorb is a sterile primary wound dressing made of fibers
containing 85% of calcium alginate and 15% of carboxymethylcellulose
(CMC).
When in contact with wound exudate, the alginate-CMC
fibers are fast gelling, resulting from an ionic exchange between
calcium ions from the dressing and sodium ions from the
exudate, so as to form a soft moist gel conducive to natural
healing.
Advantages
- Conformable and easy to apply
- High absorption capacity
- Forms soft gel which can be removed in one piece,
without residue - Vertical absorption process: no lateral strike through, designed for avoiding wound edge maceration
- Atraumatic dressing removal
Indication
Askina® Sorb is indicated for the management of moderately to heavily exuding wounds such as:
- Pressure ulcers
- Venous and arterial leg ulcers
- Diabetic foot ulcers
- Donor sites
- Trauma wound
- Dermal lesions
Ordering information:
| Askina® Sorb | Size | Pieces/box | Article number |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dressing | 6 cm x 6 cm | 3 | 2109S |
| 6 cm x 6 cm | 10 | 2115S | |
| 6 cm x 6 cm | 15 | 2100S | |
| 10 cm x 10 cm | 3 | 2107S | |
| 10 cm x 10 cm | 10 | 2116S | |
| 10 cm x 10 cm | 15 | 2001S | |
| 15 cm x 15 cm | 3 | 2108S | |
| 15 cm x 15 cm | 10 | 2102S |
How to use Askina® Sorb:
1. Preparation:
Select the appropriate Askina® Sorb size that will completely cover the wound surface, ensuring a 2 mm margin.
2. Dressing application:
Apply Askina® Sorb directly to the wound surface, leaving a margin of at least 2 mm around the wound.
3. Application of a secondary dressing:
Cover with secondary dressing pad and secure with surgical tape or bandage as appropriate.
4. Dressing changes:
Askina® Sorb is easy to remove. This makes for more comfortable dressing changes with little or no associated trauma, helping to produce improved wound healing.