Composite Dressing

Usually they are comprised of multiple layers and incorporate a semi or non adherent pad that covers the wound.

Composite dressing. Surgical post operative wounds partial full thickness wounds diabetic ulcers laceration abrasions acute traumatic wounds superficial burn first degree burn venous ulcers foot leg ulcers partial thickness burn second degree burn iv or pin site. The layers of the composite dressings combine to form an antimicrobial barrier for moderate to heavy exuding wounds. Our selection of silver dressings include the popular acticoat aquacel and aquacel ag.

Composite dressings are made of three layers. It provides multiple functions like absorption bacterial barrier and adhesion. Usually it is made up of multiple layers and includes a semi or non adherent pad that is used to cover the wound surface.

The middle layer is generally composed of an absorptive material which pulls moisture away from the wound bed. Cardinal health composite dressings are sterile composite dressings made with a soft non woven fabric coated with hypoallergenic acrylic adhesive and an absorbent pad with a low adherent wound contact layer. Most but not all composite wound dressings have three layers the bottom layer is usually composed of a semi or non adherent material which allows moisture to travel though to the.

Some composite dressings also gradually release silver over time to promote healing.