title: Sorbion Sana: a non-adherent, highly absorbent, hypoallergenic dressing.
abstract: The management of highly exuding wounds represents a significant clinical challenge. Protection of the surrounding skin from the effects of exudate, while not stimulating a skin sensitivity, can be difficult in venous leg ulcer patients with their higher than usual predisposition for skin allergy/sensitivity. Venous leg ulcer patients can require frequent dressing changes, which are costly in terms of time taken to wash the limb, dress and apply compression bandages, in addition to the actual cost of dressings and compression bandages. This product focus article considers Sorbion Sana, a dressing that provides a means of absorbing and retaining exudate, so reducing the frequency of dressing changes and the likelihood of skin allergy/sensitivity.
authors.affiliation: Epsom, St Helier University Hospitals NHS Trust. pauline.beldon@esth.nhs.uk
authors.forename: Pauline
authors.initials: P
authors.lastname: Beldon
mesh_terms: D041342:Absorbent Pads; D000328:Adult; D000368:Aged; D001458:Bandages; D017449:Dermatitis, Allergic Contact / Q000517:prevention & control; D005122:Exudates and Transudates; D005260:Female; D006801:Humans; D008297:Male; D014647:Varicose Ulcer / Q000628:therapy*; D014945:Wound Healing