ASKINA DRESSIL - 5X7CM

Askina® DresSil is a sterile tristratified dressing with an adhesive layer of silicone in contact with the wound. Devoid of an adhesive border, it combines the absorption capacity of foam, with the adhesive and atraumatic capacity of silicone in contact with the wound. The special structure of the dressing, which has a slight convexity on all four sides, allows its proper adaptation to the conformation of the wound, preventing any curling of the edges. In the presence of exudate, it also helps keep the environment around the wound moist, promoting the natural conditions for spontaneous healing.

Askina® DresSil is indicated for the treatment of a wide range of exuding lesions, of partial or full thickness, such as:
- Pressure ulcers
- Venous and arterial ulcers of the lower extremities
- Diabetic foot ulcers
- Grade I and II burns
- Exsanguination sites
- Skin lacerations 1) Lesion-contact layer: medical silicone film equipped with a special architecture of holes that allow the passage of exudate to the subsequent polyurethane foam layer. The structure of the holes is characterized by a matrix that is repeated throughout the extent of the silicone layer and consists of a central hole with a diameter of 5 mm surrounded by 6 holes with a diameter of 3 mm.

2) Intermediate layer: hydrophilic absorbent hydrocellular structure consisting of polyurethane foam. It allows high "vertical" absorption of exudate without release under pressure. It also allows excellent management of the wet environment and eliminates the risks of maceration of the wound edges.

3) Outer layer: polyurethane film impermeable to liquids and bacteria and gas permeable. This allows the tissues to breathe, maintaining the proper moist environment while allowing excess fluids to evaporate.

METHOD OF USE.

- Cleanse the wound with a suitable solution (e.g., Prontosan® solution) following normal procedures
- Dry the perilesional skin
- Select a dressing of a suitable size to cover the surface of the lesion, making sure that 2 to 3 cm of dressing remains beyond the margins of the lesion
- Remove the protective sheet and apply the adhesive (silicone) side to the wound
- Adhere the dressing to the wound
- If necessary, secure Askina® DresSil with a secondary dressing
- During removal lift one edge of the dressing and remove it slowly