dressings

Question 1

Aquacel

Answer 1

alginate/hydrofibre
moderate to high exudate-turns to gel
autolytic debridment

eg venous ulcer

Question 2

atauman

Answer 2

impregnated gauze
moist
protective barrier

Question 3

Allevyn non adhesive/adhesive

Answer 3

hydrocellular foam
moderate exudate
adhesive has soft gel adhesive
2-3 days, when exudate eases 3-5 days

Question 4

allevyn non boarder silicon

Answer 4

silicon adhesive

moderate exudate

Question 5

Comfeel plus

Answer 5

hydrocolloid dressing
low exudating wound
protective barrier
removes and evaporates moisture

eg pressure sores, blisters, minor burns
Pending wound-up to 7 days

Question 6

woundaid

Answer 6

addition of moisture
primary dressing
promotes autolytic debridement
antimicrobial

Question 7

Kaltostate

Answer 7

calcium alginate
haemostatic agent-assist bleeding control
promotes autolytic debridement

eg varicose veins

Up to 5 days

Question 8

Cutifilm

Answer 8

non adhesive pad
water proof, bacteri9a proof
low exudating wounds

eg suture cover

3-5 days