title: Sorbsan.
abstract: Seaweed has been used since the 1800s in the treatment of wounds. Sorbsan is an alginate dressing designed to absorb large amounts of exudate. Sorbsan is removed by irrigation without causing damage to newly forming tissue. Sorbsan is a relatively painless dressing to remove.
authors.forename: C
authors.initials: C
authors.lastname: Williams
mesh_terms: D000464:Alginates; D001458:Bandages; D020723:Glucuronic Acid; D006490:Hemostatics; D006603:Hexuronic Acids; D006801:Humans; D012624:Seaweed; D014947:Wounds and Injuries / Q000628:therapy*
chemical_list: D000464:Alginates; D006490:Hemostatics; D006603:Hexuronic Acids; D020723:Glucuronic Acid