Main Specifications

• Askina Foam is a two layered non-adherent dressing consisting of: A soft hydrophilic polyurethane foam layer which is breathable and has a high fluid handling capacity (199 g/100 cm²). A thin, transparent and protective polyurethane film, which is water impermeable and bacteria resistant.
• Excellent fluid handling characteristics.
• Cost efficient: no need for frequent dressing changes.
• Enhances a moist wound environment.
• No adherence to the wound: atraumatic dressing changes.
• Visual control of exudate absorption.
• Does not leave pressure marks when used under compression therapy.
• Askina Foam Cavity is highly resistant: easy to remove, without leaving particles.
• Moderately to heavily exuding wounds: Stage I–IV pressure ulcers; Venous and arterial leg ulcers; Diabetic foot ulcers; 1^st and 2^nd degree burns; Traumatic wounds.
• Askina Foam is contraindicated for: Ulcers resulting from infections, such as tuberculosis, syphilis, deep fungal infections; Bites or third degree burns.
• In case of infections with inflammatory signs (temperature, oedema, redness, pain) contact proper medical authority. Resume the use of Askina Foam when normal healing conditions are present again.