absorptive dressing
absorptive dressing
A dressing used to absorb draining serum, mucus, and sundry fluids from a wound.Examples
Pads with non-adherent contact layers with highly absorbent layers of fibres—e.g., cellulose, cotton, or rayon—that gel when in contact with the draining liquid; adhesive border dressings with absorbent middle-contact layers; simple absorbent cover dressings.
Pros
Best for wounds with moderate to heavy exudate.
Cons
May saturate easily, setting up the wound for maceration and sloughing.