Alginate: Highly absorptive, non-occlusive dressing derived from brown seaweed or kelp.

Antimicrobial dressing: Delivers a sustained release of antimicrobial agents to the wound, to eradicate bioburden.

Collagen: Derived from bovine, equine, porcine, and/or avian sources. Collagen increases matrix metalloproteinases and organization of newly formed collagen fibers, thus promoting granulation formation.

Composites: Multiple layers that incorporate a semi- or non-adherent pad. There is an assortment of sizes available for this dressing.

Contact layer: A thin, non-adherent sheet that is placed in a wound to protect tissue from other topical agents or dressings applied to the wound.

Foam: Polyurethane foam capable of absorbing high exudate. These dressings may be impregnated or layered or combined with other materials.

Gauze and non-woven: Non-woven or woven sponges, strips, pads, bordered and can be impregnated with hydrogel, silver, or honey.

Gelling Fibers: Composed of sodium carboxymethylcellulose, blended super absorbents, gelling fibers are available in pads, ropes, and bordered. They can be impregnated with hydrogel, silver, or honey.

Hydrocolloid: Occlusive and or semi-occlusive dressing containing pectin cellulose, and gelatin. This dressing promotes autolytic debridement.

Hydrogel: Glycerin and water based, hydrogels are available in gauzes, gels, and sheets and can be impregnated with silver or collagen.

Impregnated Dressing: Impregnated wound dressings are gauzes and non-woven sponges, ropes and strips saturated with a solution, an emulsion, oil or some other agent or compound.

Medical grade honey: The main component of medical grade honey is manuka honey or active Leptospermum. This dressing helps prepare the wound bed and promote autolysis.

Negative Pressure Wound Therapy (NPWT):This dressing is available as a foam that is plain, antimicrobial, or a higher density for tunneling and undermining. It can be impregnated with silver.

Petrolatum and Oil Emulsions:These dressings are available in an assortment of sizes.

Silicone gel sheets: Soft wound covers that are compose of cross-linked polymers, reinforced with or bonded to mesh or fabric.

Silver Dressings: Different types of properties available. Slowly released silver ions, broad spectrum, including methicillin-resistant Staphylococcus aureus and vancomycin-resistant enterococcus.

Super absorbent/specialty absorptive: Multilayered wound covers that absorb high exudate levels.

Transparent film: A semi-permeable dressing that provides protection, promotes autolytic debridement, and is waterproof.

Note: The information provided herein is for informational purposes. Always refer to manufacturer information for Indications, Warnings and Precautions for a specific product.