ActivHeal AquaFiber®: a new soft, conformable highly-absorbent dressing for use with chronic wounds
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John Timmons is Editor of Wounds UK and Clinical Nurse Specialist, Department of Tissue Viability, Aberdeen Royal Infirmary Exudate management is a challenge for the healthcare team as well as for the patient and despite a number of products being available, many patients still feel that exudate management is a significant problem, particularly for cavity wounds. Alginate dressings have been available for a number of years and can play a major role in the management of wound exudate. This article looks at ActivHeal AquaFiber®, a new advanced alginate dressing that has been produced to provide excellent absorbency compared with standard alginates. Its high wet strength and vertical wicking make it comparable with hydrofibre dressings.
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تاریخ انتشار 2008