Journal Articles

Cutimed® Siltec®: a foam dressing range with super absorbers and a silicone wound contact layer

Share this article

Cutimed® Siltec®: a foam dressing range with super absorbers and a silicone wound contact layer

Jackie Stephen-Haynes, John Timmons
31 May 2009

Foam dressings have played a major role in wound healing treatments for a number of years. Although mainly used to maintain optimum moisture levels and for absorbency, there are foam dressings available that meet the needs of a number of clinical presentations. Some of the adaptations include thicker, more absorbent dressings, adhesives have become gentler to prevent trauma and antimicrobial agents have been introduced into the dressings. Patients now present with more complicated pathologies and, likewise, wounds have increased in complexity, with larger, sloughy and more heavily exuding wounds requiring dressings that can stay in place, manage exudate and reduce pain or trauma on removal (Timmons, 2006).

Are you a healthcare professional? This website is for healthcare professionals only. To continue, please confirm that you are a healthcare professional below.

We use cookies responsibly to ensure that we give you the best experience on our website. If you continue without changing your browser settings, we’ll assume that you are happy to receive all cookies on this website. Read about how we use cookies.

I am not a healthcare professional.