Tag: Wound dressing

Over 40 clinical studies and decades of successful use across more than 65 countries have demonstrated the effectiveness of Sorbact technology in managing wound infections. So, what is a Sorbact dressing? It is a specialized, bacteria-binding wound dressing that uses a unique physical mechanism to manage and prevent wound infections without releasing active chemical agents.

Developed at the University of Edinburgh in the early 20th century, Eusol, or Edinburgh University Solution of Lime, is a traditional antiseptic solution used as a **Eusol dressing** for wound disinfection and desloughing. Though it played a significant historical role in treating infected wounds before the advent of modern antibiotics, its use has since been largely superseded by less cytotoxic alternatives.

Chronic wounds, which affect millions, often fail to heal due to the presence of biofilm, a resistant bacterial colony. What is PluroGel? It is a concentrated surfactant gel designed to disrupt and prevent biofilm formation, promoting effective wound healing.

ABD pads, or abdominal pads, originated from the military, where they were once known as 'Army Battle Dressings'. These super-absorbent, multi-layered dressings are now a staple in wound care, used for managing heavy drainage from surgical incisions and other large wounds.

First used for decades in burn and plastic surgery, Xeroform is a medicated fine mesh gauze dressing widely used to cover and protect various wounds. What is Xeroform for? It is designed to maintain a moist wound environment and promote the healing of minor burns, skin grafts, abrasions, and other low-exudating wounds.