Can you cut biatain?
Biatain Alginate is ideal for cavity filling. The design and the structural integrity of the dressing allow you to cut the dressing and make it fit to any size, shape or depth of a 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.
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 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.
Can you cut biatain alginate?
Product description. The design and the structural integrity of the dressing allow you to cut the dressing and make it fit to wounds of many sizes, shapes and depths. The dressing will conform to the wound bed, which is important for the wound healing process.
How do you use biatain alginate?
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. Biatain® Alginate Ag is indicated for leg ulcers, pressure ulcers, diabetic foot ulcers, donor sites, traumatic wounds, and second degree burns.
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.
Is biatain waterproof?
Biatain® Silicone is a soft and conformable polyurethane foam dressing with a semi-permeable, bacteria and waterproof top film, a lock-away layer and a soft silicone adhesive layer.
When do you take biatain alginate?
Is biatain alginate the same as calcium alginate?
Biatain Alginate is an alginate dressing consisting of 85% calcium alginate and 15% carboxymethylcellulose (CMC).
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).