Highly exuding non-healing leg ulcers: a surmountable challenge. Clinical benefits of the Zetuvit® Plus superabsorbent dressing family under compression
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Zetuvit® Plus Superabsorber is a backed superabsorber designed to handle high exudate levels and is a much-loved brand with a strong heritage.
The blend of cellulose fluff and fluid retaining superabsorbent polymers (SAP) means Zetuvit® Plus Superabsorber is particularly suitable for treating superficial, heavily exuding acute and chronic wounds.
Benefits of a backed superabsorbent dressing verses a non-backed superabsorbent dressing
| Properties | Non-backed superabsorbent dressings | Backed dressings like Zetuvit® Plus Superabsorber | This means... |
| Maintains a moist wound environment while able to handle varying levels of exudation10 | Yes | Yes | Wound healing is faster and scarring is reduced |
| Absorbs and retains fluid | Yes | Yes | Prevents damage to surrounding skin – including maceration and excoriation |
| Manages bioburden11 | Yes | Yes | Reduces the risk of delayed healing by binding MMPs and sequestering bacteria |
| Prevents strikethrough11 | No | Yes | Reduces risk of cross infection and the transfer of exudate to a bandage. Improves patient quality of life / secondary dressing |
| Prevents external contamination entering the dressing i.e bacteria | No | Yes | Reduces the risk of infection |
In a 52 patient study, all cases using Zetuvit® Plus Superabsorber achieved effective exudate management [4]
Reliable prevention of leakage and strikethrough
Support of improved wound healing4 by proven reduction of maceration4 and absorption of excessive wound inhibitors (e.g. MMP’s)5,6
Zetuvit® Plus Superabsorber is reassuringly simple to use and cost efficient4
✔ Giving security and comfort between dressing changes, empowering your patients4,7
✔ An ideal superabsorbent dressing option for a shared care approach
✔ Zetuvit® Plus Superabsorber also wins on cost. Its absorbency means fewer dressing changes Offering cost and time savings for both you and your patient4
✔ Zetuvit® Plus Superabsorberdressing supports wound healing and is protective of periwound skin4
✔ Simple and easy to apply
Watch the video below to learn how to apply and remove Zetuvit® Plus Superabsorber and Zetuvit® Plus Silicone