What is Zetuvit dressing used for?
Zetuvit Plus is a wound dressing particularly suitable for the management of heavily exuding wounds, containing Super Absorbent Polymers (SAP) for high absorbency. The SAP binds wound exudate rapidly and then reliably retains it within the absorbent core.
What type of dressing is Zetuvit?
Superabsorbent dressing with a silicone interface The blend of cellulose fluff and fluid retaining superabsorbent particles (SAP) means Zetuvit® Plus Silicone, like our Zetuvit® Plus dressing, is particularly suitable for treating superficial, heavily exuding acute and chronic wounds.
Is Zetuvit waterproof?
Zetuvit sterile/unsterile is a single use absorbent pad, made of smooth cellulose fibers (fluff); covered on the backside by an hydrophobic nonwoven, being water repellent and permeable to air; together surrounded by a cellulosic tissue layer for secretion distribution; the whole is wrapped in a non-adherent and …
Is Zetuvit a primary dressing?
ZETUVIT® PLUS SILICONE BORDER It is recommended as a primary and secondary dressing (WUWHS, 2019), and it is available in a range of sizes.
How do I use Zetuvit plus?
Place the dressing with the adherent side onto the wound, so that the green side faces away from the wound. Secure the dressing using e.g. a Peha-haft bandage or any other suitable fixation, or, if need be, with compression bandages as instructed by a clinician.
Can you cut Zetuvit dressing?
Do not cut dressing. Store at room temperature. Avoid direct sunlight and moisture.
Can you cut Zetuvit?
Do not cut dressing. Store at room temperature. Avoid direct sunlight and moisture. Do not use if package is damaged.
How often should Zetuvit be changed?
The exudate forms a gel inside the dressing which helps control odor. The high-absorption capacity of the superabsorbent core coupled with the permeable outer layer helps reduce the frequency of dressing changes. Zetuvit Plus can be left in place for up to three days.