What does biatain dressing do?

What does biatain dressing do?

Biatain® Non-Adhesive is a soft and flexible dressing that is comfortable to wear. The bevelled edges reduces risk of pressure marks (4,6). The unique 3D foam structure absorbs the exudate vertically and locks the fluid away within its structure, still leaving the wound moist for good moist wound healing conditions.

How do you use biatain foam dressing?

Apply Biatain Ag by choosing a size that overlaps the wound by a minimum of 2 cm. Apply the plain (non-printed) side of the product to the wound bed. 5. If the wound is low exuding Biatain Ag foam dressings may be moistened with sterile saline solution before placing on the wound.

What type of dressing is biatain?

Biatain® Adhesive is a soft and conformable polyurethane foam dressing with a hydrocolloid adhesive border. Biatain® Adhesive can be used for a wide range of exuding wounds, including leg ulcers, pressure ulcers, second degree burns, donor sites, postoperative wounds and skin abrasions.

Can you cut biatain?

Product description. The design and structural integrity of the dressing allow you to cut the dressing to fit wounds of many sizes, shapes and depths. Biatain® Alginate Ag provides continuous antibacterial effect during the entire wear time (up to 7 days) (2).

How long can a biatain dressing stay on?

Biatain Silicone dressings can be worn for up to 7 days, depending on how much fluid is coming from the wound and the clinical judgement from your healthcare professional.

What is biatain alginate used for?

– absorption for sloughy wounds and cavity filling in wounds at-risk of infection. Biatain Alginate Ag is a highly absorbent silver alginate dressing for moderately to heavily exuding infected wounds of any size, shape and depth.

How long can a Silicone dressing be left in place?

As a general rule, Mepitel® Soft Silicone Wound Contact Layer can be left in place for several days (up to 14 days) depending on the wound condition. Mepitel® should be observed at the time of each cover dressing change to be sure the pores remain unclogged with thick exudate or other material.

How do you use biatain alginate?

Biatain ® Alginate Ag may be used on infected wounds or wounds at risk of infection. Biatain ® Alginate Ag can be used under compression bandages. Biatain ® Alginate Ag should not be used on dry or lightly exuding wounds or to control heavy bleeding.

What does biatain alginate do?

Biatain ® Alginate is an alginate dressing consisting of 85% alginate and 15% carboxymethylcellulose (CMC). Biatain ® Alginate can be used on all moderate to heavily exuding partial to full thickness wounds. Biatain ® Alginate may assist in supporting the control of minor bleeding in superficial wounds.

When do you use biatain silicone dressing?

Biatain® Silicone is indicated for a wide range of exuding chronic and acute wounds such as leg ulcers, pressure ulcers, non-infected diabetic foot ulcers, donor sites, postoperative wounds and traumatic wounds (e.g. skin abrasions, skin tears, cuts).

How often do you change alginate dressing?

Typically alginate dressings are changed every 1-3 days, however the dressing may be left in place for up to 7 days depending on the condition of the wound. Dressing change frequency will depend on wound characteristics and the amount of drainage. Alginate dressings may be left in the wound until saturated.

Is biatain alginate the same as calcium alginate?

Biatain Alginate is an alginate dressing consisting of 85% calcium alginate and 15% carboxymethylcellulose (CMC).