Lohmann & Rauscher Suprasorb A Plus Ag Calcium Alginate Dressing

Features

• Lohmann & Rauscher Suprasorb A Plus Ag Calcium Alginate Dressing can be used in the management of wounds which are:
  - Moderate and heavily exuding
  - Superficial or deep
  Such as:
  - Pressure sores
  - Arterial ulcers
  - Venous lower leg ulcers
  - Diabetic ulcers
  - post-operative wounds
• The dressing forms a gel when in contact with wound exudate
• Antibacterial effect on the wound bacteria in the dressing including Staphylococcus aureus and Escherichia coli
• Absorbs large quantities of exudate
• Gel formation occurs with wound exudate or blood
• Antibacterial effect upon various types of bacteria
• Well tolerated due to very soft structure and is easy to pack

More Information

• How it works
  - Silver ions protect the broad spectrum of bacterial contamination
  - Excess exudate from the wound is absorbeed into the dressing
• Interval between dressing changes
  - Depending on the degree of infection, the degree of exudation and the secondary dressings used - can be up to 3 days. Always use your judgement as to how frequently to change dressings.