Abstract:
A canister, suction device and system for collection of effluents, in particular exudates, from a wound during vacuum treatment comprises a pump head (112) and a regulator (120) regulating the pressure in the wound (102) to secure a fixed treatment pressure. The regulator (120) may regulate the pressure by sensing the pressure in the wound and in response thereto control operation of the pump head. The regulator (120) may be permanently integrated in a housing of the canister (114) in a non-removable and/or non- accessible manner to exclude the possibility of setting adjusting the fixed treatment pressure. Air may be allowed into the wound if the pressure at the wound (102) is determined to be less than a threshold pressure.
Abstract:
The invention relates to a foam dressing with a bevelled edge and where the density at the edge is higher than the density at the central part of the foam. The high density at the edges causes gel blocking of the wound exudate thereby preventing leakage of exudate through the edges. In a preferred embodiment the foam dressing is non-adhesive. The foam dressing may have a water-impervious backing layer, which extends all the way over the top of the dressing and down to the wound-contacting surface. The wound dressing is particularly useful in treatment of venous ulcers in connection with compression bandages, as the bevelling of the edges markedly reduces the indentations in the leg following use of this dressing when compared to a dressing with straight edges.
Abstract:
A canister, suction device and system for collection of effluents, in particular exudates, from a wound during vacuum treatment comprises a pump head (112) and a regulator (120) regulating the pressure in the wound (102) to secure a fixed treatment pressure. The regulator (120) may regulate the pressure by sensing the pressure in the wound and in response thereto control operation of the pump head. The regulator (120) may be permanently integrated in a housing of the canister (114) in a non-removable and/or non- accessible manner to exclude the possibility of setting adjusting the fixed treatment pressure. Air may be allowed into the wound if the pressure at the wound (102) is determined to be less than a threshold pressure.
Abstract:
A wound dressing comprising a backing layer and an absorbent layer, wherein the absorbent layer comprises a wound facing surface and a non-wound facing surface, said absorbent layer comprises discrete foam pads covering at least 50% of the wound facing surface of the absorbent layer and wherein the non- wound facing surface of the foam pads are attached to the backing layer. The structure of the dressing renders it possible for the foam to expand during wetting without changing the external dimensions of the absorbent layer substantially.
Abstract:
The invention relates to a foam dressing with a bevelled edge and where the density at the edge is higher than the density at the central part of the foam. The high density at the edges causes gel blocking of the wound exudate thereby preventing leakage of exudate through the edges. In a preferred embodiment the foam dressing is non-adhesive. The foam dressing may have a water-impervious backing layer, which extends all the way over the top of the dressing and down to the wound-contacting surface. The wound dressing is particularly useful in treatment of venous ulcers in connection with compression bandages, as the bevelling of the edges markedly reduces the indentations in the leg following use of this dressing when compared to a dressing with straight edges.