sorbion sachet S Questions & Answers
- What are the indications for use?
sorbion sachet S is indicated for moderate to heavy exudating wounds e.g. leg ulcers, pressure ulcers, diabetic foot ulcers, dehisced laparotomy wounds and surgical wounds healing through secondary intention.
- Does sorbion sachet S have any contraindications/cautions to use?
No contraindications are currently known.
However, avoid contact with the following areas: Mucous membranes, eye area, dry wound areas and drying wound areas. Only apply into tunnel-forming pockets under special monitoring conditions, e.g. decubitus ulcer abscesses, since the product expands and can thereby affect wound healing in an unwanted manner.
- Does sorbion sachet S require a primary dressing?
No.
sorbion sachet S can be applied as a primary dressing using either side straight to the wound for best results on moderately to highly exuding wounds and provides a moist wound environment. If there are concerns the dressing may adhere we recommend combination with an atraumatic wound contact layer. When combining with other products, please note that grease or grease-based components can reduce the absorbency of sorbion sachet S.
- Can sorbion sachet S be used with other dressings?
sorbion sachet S is fully compatible with other dressings and can be used in conjunction at the clinician's discretion, however, we would strongly recommend use of sorbion sachet S on its own in the first instance as its osmotic pull and retention capabilities will in many cases mean bacteria are removed from the wound without the need for antimicrobial dressings (or antibiotics).
However combining the sorbion sachet S with products containing highly-oxidising ingredients (such as hydrogen peroxide or potassium permanganate) strongly alkaline ingredients or strongly acid ingredients should be avoided for theoretical considerations.
- Does the product require a secondary dressing?
Yes.
sorbion sachet S needs to be secured and this can be achieved as per other non-adhesive dressings. A suitable fixation method should be selected after considering the required treatment and the condition of the wound environment.
Bandaging products such as compression bandaging or cohesive retention bandages, surgical tape, other adhesive tapes and film dressings can be used, as well as hosiery compression systems such as Carolon Multi Layer Compression.
As exudate will evaporate from the product the chosen fixation should be as permeable as possible, occlusive fixation dressings are not recommended.
- Can it be cut or teased to size?
No.
- Is there any possibility of fibre shed or disintegration of the product in use?
No.
- Is the product hypoallergenic?
Yes.
Only hypoallergenic materials are used in the manufacturing of sorbion sachet S. The product is widely used even for EB (Epidermolysis Bullosa) patients.
- Does the product contain latex?
No.
- What is the recommended wear time for this product?
This is as always down to clinical judgement and dependent on the volume of exudate, however, the recommended wear time is up to 4 days.
- Have there been any recorded adverse reactions to this product?
No.
- Is the product available on NHS supply chain and Drug Tariff?
All sizes are available through NHS supply chain and Drug Tariff.
- Will it dry the wound out?
sorbion sachet S will not dry out on the wound bed, the fluid is locked into the dressing but a moist wound environment is maintained.
- What would you use sorbion sachet S instead of?
sorbion sachet S can be used as a primary dressing and due to the high absorbent capacity can reduce the use of multiple (sandwich) dressings on a wound. sorbion sachet S can be used in place of alginates, hydrofibres, foams and other absorbent dressings.
- What does each dressing hold?
sorbion sachet S dressings retain large volumes of exudate for example a 10x10cm dressing can retain up to 200ml of fluid.
- Can sorbion sachet S be used with compression
Yes.
sorbion sachet S can be used effectively under all levels of compression, proven by many clinical studies.
- Can it be used on bleeding wounds?
No.
- Do I need to use an odour reducing dressing with sorbion sachet S?
No.
As sorbion sachet S sequesters bacteria and locks them inside the dressing this inhibits bacterial activity and thus odour. Often the first thing both patients and clinicians remark on is the reduction in odour when sorbion sachet S is used, with a dramatic impact on quality of life.
- Will sorbion sachet S be heavy for the patient?
If there is an initially high volume of exudate within a short period of time, the dressing may get heavy and will need to be replaced more frequently. However, as the exudate comes under control and the dressing stays in place for longer the exudate will evaporate, meaning that on removal it can be surprisingly light.