Urgosorb Silver Urgosorb ® is indicated for the local treatment of wound exudate and bleeding, in the slough and granulation stages. Urgosorb corda ® is indicated in the local treatment of wound cavities. How to use -Clean the wound with saline solution. -Dry the surrounding skin thoroughly with a sterile compress. -If using an antiseptic for the first time, wash the wound thoroughly with saline before applying Urgosorb®. -Choose the appropriate size of Urgosorb ® so as to leave at least 1 or 2 cm of the dressing covering the healthy skin around the wound. -Apply Urgosorb ® directly to the wound. -For deep or tunnel wounds (anfractuous pressure ulcers, pilonidal sinus), apply Urgosorb® cord liberally without applying any excessive pressure. -Cover Urgosorb® with a secondary dressing: two layers of compresses and a slightly tight bandage or adhesive tape. -Urgosorb ® should be changed when saturated, especially when exudate seeps through the secondary dressing. -The frequency of renewal depends on the level of exudate: every day in case of highly exuding wounds or covered with fibrin-necrotic debris or infections; -Every 2 days in case of a clean and moderately exuding wound. -In case of leg ulcers, Urgosorb ® can be moistened with saline solution to facilitate removal. Property -On contact with exudate, Urgosorb® dressing gels and provides faster cleansing. -Urgosorb® absorbs exudate from highly exuding wounds and maintains a moist environment that creates the conditions that favor the healing process. -Urgosorb® absorbs only vertically, without any lateral migration of exudate. The surrounding skin is therefore respected and protected from any risk of maceration. -Urgosorb gel ®, emollient and draining of necrotic debris during the slough and granulation phases of wet necrosis. -Urgosorb ® can be removed easily, painlessly and in one go. -Urgosorb®s high conformability allows it to instantly adapt to the wound surface. -Through platelet activation, Urgosorb ® dressing promotes primary hemostasis of acute and chronic bleeding wounds. Contraindications Urgosorb ® is contraindicated for endonasal rhino-sinusitis surgery, third-degree burns, surgical implants, and the control of severe bleeding. Components Synergy of two natural polymers: -Incorporation of hydrocolloid particles (carboxymethyl cellulose) into a calcium alginate fiber network. Format 5 x 5 cm pack; Pack of 10 x 10 cm 10 x 10 cm; Pack of 10 x 20 cm 10 x 20 cm; Code 120700 / 120800 / 120900 / 121000