Askina® DresSil Active

Adhesive flex silicone multilayer dressing with border
 

Askina® DresSil Active is a multilayer silicone dressing with border designed to provide active exudate management. 
Its multilayer structure improves exudate retention and absorption while maintaining the adequate moisture level in the wound1. This may reduce the frequency of dressing changes, thereby saving nursing time and allowing more time to be dedicated to patients and their care2

 

Askina® DresSil Active is designed for a wide range of exuding wounds such as:

  • Pressure ulcers
  • Leg and foot ulcers
  • Traumatic wounds (e.g. skin tears)
  • Surgical wounds

 

It can also be used on dry/necrotic wounds in combination with gels. The dressing may also be used as part of a prophylactic therapy to help prevent skin damage, e.g. pressure ulcers.

Advantages

  • Active Time Saving: Askina® DresSil Active provides 41% higher absorption than other silicone dressings, which may help it stay in place longer and reduce dressing changes—potentially saving nursing time and improving efficiency1,2.
  • Active Patient Comfort: The superabsorbent diamond pattern is designed for flexibility and conformability, which can enhance comfort and support patient compliance.
  • Active Pain Reduction: Askina® DresSil Active can reduce pain and trauma during dressing changes thanks to its gentle adherence3. It also leaves fewer residues, which can reduce the need for peri-wound skin cleansing4.
  • Active Exudate Monitoring: The exudate level and color can be an indicator of wound bed conditions5. The Active Exudate Monitoring System allows to track both without removing the dressing for inspection, thereby promoting undisturbed wound healing and cost savings6.
  1. Data on file: Report no. HOSP 826.
  2. Joy H, Bielby A, Searle R. A collaborative project to enhance efficiency through dressing change practice. J Wound Care. 2015 Jul;24(7):312, 314-7. doi: 10.12968/jowc.2015.24.7.312. PMID: 26198553.
  3. Woo KY, Coutts PM, Price P, Harding K, Sibbald RG. A randomized crossover investigation of pain at dressing change comparing 2 foam dressings. Adv Skin Wound Care. 2009 Jul;22(7): 304-10.doi: 10.1097/01.ASW.0000305483.60616.26. PMID: 20375967.
  4. Data on file: Report no. HOSP 828.
  5. Münter KC, De Lange S, Eberlein T, Andriessen A, Abel M. Handling properties of a superabsorbent dressing in the management of patients with moderate-to-very high exuding wounds. J Wound Care. 2018 Apr 2;27(4):246-253. doi: 10.12968/jowc.2018.27.4.246. PMID: 29637822.
  6. Stephen-Haynes J, Bielby A, Searle R. Putting patients first: reducing the human and economic costs of wounds. Wounds UK 2011;7:47–55

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