Type of wound used for.
Different types of wound dressings.
A collagen dressing can be used for chronic or stalled wounds ulcers bed sores transplant sites surgical wounds second degree or higher burns and wounds with large surface areas.
The inner contact layer is non adherent preventing trauma to the wound bed during dressing changes.
Works well with burns.
Most composite dressings have three layers.
Composite or combination wound dressings are multi layer dressings that can be used as primary or secondary wound dressings.
From hydrogel and hydrocolloid to alginate dressings we have a wide range of options on offer.
They re extremely soft and usually very absorbent depending on the brand.
Wounds with light to moderate drainage.
This type of wound dressing protects wounds without sticking to the wound itself.
It s an easy all in one dressing that can be placed over any minimally draining wound.
Another common type of wound dressings is foam dressings.