About
Wound malodour can cause unnecessary distress to the patient and carer. Malodour occurs as a result of bacterial metabolism and the production of volatile fatty acids. Activated charcoal dressings such as CliniSorb adsorb these toxins thus removing the malodour from the wound.
CliniSorb can be used to control odour for a range of wounds such as, pressure ulcers, leg ulcers, diabetic foot and fungating wounds. It can be used in both moderately and lightly exuding wounds.
Traditionally it has been believed that CliniSorb should only be used as a secondary dressing and that its effectiveness would be reduced when it became wet. Hampton¹ concluded from a pilot study carried out on 20 patients that those nurses who used CliniSorb as a primary layer commented that malodour either improved or remained the same. Therefore using CliniSorb as a primary layer does not affect the malodour controlling properties of the charcoal dressing.
¹Hampton S April (2003) Reducing malodour in wounds: A dressing evaluation journal of community nursing volume 17, Issue 4
Features
CliniSorb is a sterile activated charcoal cloth which is sandwiched between layers of viscose rayon and coated with polyamide. The polyamide coating stops the dressing from adhering to the wound surface and fibres from coming away from the dressing.
- Flexible and easy to use
- Can be used as a primary or secondary dressing*
- Soft, flexible construction can be cut to fit practically any wound. Even fungating wounds on curved body sites can be easily dressed
- Can be applied either side down
- Can remain in situ for up to one week
*CliniMed data on file 2002
Usage
Please ensure to read the full instructions for use before using this product. Instructions for use are provided on the product packaging.
- Carefully remove the dressing from the pouch using an aseptic technique. If necessary, you can cut the dressing to fit the wound shape.
- Gently apply the CliniSorb Activated Charcoal Dressing to the wound. Either side of the CliniSorb Activated Charcoal Dressing can be placed on the wound. A separate primary dressing may be required in dry or lightly exuding wounds.
- Cover and secure the CliniSorb Activated Charcoal Dressing in place using adhesive tape.
- CliniSorb Activated Charcoal Dressing can remain on the wound for up to 7 days. A separate primary dressing may be required in dry or lightly exuding wounds.
Read the Instructions for Use.
