sorbion sana Questions & Answers
- What are the indications for use?
Use as a primary dressing for moderate to low exuding wounds, and for wounds of varying aetiologies. Especially suitable for patients suffering from skin sensitivities and helps prevent allergic contact dermatitis.
- Does sorbion sana have any contraindications/cautions in use?
No contraindications are currently known.
However, avoid contact with the following areas: mucous membranes, eye area, dry wound, drying wound areas, other areas with little or no fluids. 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 sana require a primary dressing?
No.
sorbion sana should always be used as a primary dressing. Due to its special 3 dimensional polyethylene outer layer it will not adhere even to dry wounds. Note: If the wound fluid is particularly viscous or full of proteins, then there is a risk of adhesion, as with any other advanced wound contact layer.
- Can sorbion sana be used with other dressings?
Yes but this should not normally be necessary. We would strongly recommend use of sorbion sana on its own in the first instance as its osmotic pull and retention capabilities may in many cases mean bacteria are removed from the wound without the need for antimicrobial dressings (or antibiotics).
However combining sorbion sana 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 sana 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 sana. It is especially suitable for patients suffering from skin sensitivities and helps prevent allergic contact dermatitis. sorbion sana is widely used even for EB (Epidermolysis Bullosa) patients.
- Does the product contain latex?
No.
- What is the recommended wear time for this product?
sorbion sana can be left in place for up to 7 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?
No. The outer layer of sorbion sana will actively regulate moisture balance to optimise healing.
- What would you use sorbion sana instead of?
sorbion sana can be left on for up to 7 days and can be used instead of foam dressings, alginates and hydrofibres when you want to extend wear time. sorbion sana can replace sorbion sachet S to maintain optimum healing when exudate reduces and when you are concerned about the risk of adhesion.
- Can sorbion sana be used with compression?
sorbion sana can be used effectively under all levels of compression, proven by many clinical studies.
- Can it be used on bleeding wounds?
No.