Backing Layer Permits Expansion Of Absorbent Core

摘要

A wound dressing (10) with improved absorbent capabilities, including increased fluid uptake and retention properties, has been developed by Ossur.rnDisclosed in US Patent 7 423 193, the key feature of this development is a backing layer secured to the absorbent core (14) that includes a compliant element (26) that is disassociated from the distal surface of the absorbent core.rnThis permits enhanced accommodation of the expansion of the absorbent core and absorbent material (20) when swelled with wound exudate.says the company of Reykjavik, Iceland.rnThe compliant element is generally positioned near the peripheral border of the wound dressing and functions essentially as a joint to permit migration of the discrete portions of absorbent material from the receptacles (18).