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Super-absorbent wound care

You face the challenge of managing highly exuding wounds, where excess fluid complicates moisture balance, risks leakage, discomfort, and impedes healing. 3MTM Kerramax CareTM Super-Absorbent Dressings, equipped with Exu-Safe Technology and a unique lateral wicking system, rise to meet these challenges, enhancing patient outcomes1 by effectively managing high levels of exudate2, reducing unplanned changes3 and improving patient experience.

Female patient with VLU being wrapped with 3M™ Coban™ 2 Lite Two-Layer Compression System in home care by clinician. Packages on the side. 3M™ Kerramax Care™ Super-Absorbent Dressing placement and package in shot as well.

Exudate management in highly exuding wounds

Nurse observing VLU on patient's leg

While exudate is a natural part of the healing process, highly exuding wounds like venous leg ulcers (VLU), diabetic foot ulcers (DFUs), and pressure ulcers (PUs) can produce excessive amounts of exudate, which require careful management to maintain an optimal healing environment. It's essential to balance exudate management with protection from contaminants and ensure dressings can be applied and removed with ease to support the healing journey.

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endorse the continued use of 3MTM Kerramax CareTM dressings for managing highly exuding wounds according to a community-based study with district nursing teams.1

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showed improvement in the condition of the surrounding skin during treatment and less maceration was observed.1

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scored the dressing between 8 – 10, highlighting a high level of comfort and positive patient experience.1

The confidence that your patients need

Kerramax Care Super-Absorbent Dressing is the dressing you can trust

Kerramax Care dressing features include:

  • Soft, non-woven material on both sides of the dressing, so either side can be placed on the wound whilst being comfortable for the patient1 helping support patient compliance. 
  • Horizontal wicking layer draws up serous and viscose exudate1, distributing it evenly, both horizontally and vertically throughout the dressing, utilising the full absorption capacity whilst preventing bulking.2-3 
  • Heat-sealed border prevents exudate from leaking as demonstrated in vitro.4*  

Kerramax Care dressings protect the wound and surrounding skin, helping to prevent skin maceration.

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Kerramax Care Folding Techniques

Kerramax Care dressings are highly conformable, and can be folded to suit a variety of different wounds.

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References:

  1. Hughes, M. A large-scale evaluation of managing moderate and highly exuding wounds in the community. Wounds UK. 2017;13(3):78-85.
  2. Cotton, S. The management of a chronic leg ulcer using Kerramax Care™ Super-Absorbent Dressing under compression. Poster presented at Wounds UK; November 2015; Harrogate, UK.
  3.  Rose, R. A large clinical evaluation assessing the tolerance & effectiveness of super-absorbent dressing, Kerramax Care™ Poster presented at Wounds UK; November 2015; Harrogate, UK.
  4. Jackson, S. & Warde, D. Determination of free swell absorption and fluid retention, and absorption capacity under pressure of Kerramax Care™. Crawford Healthcare Ltd. CHC R596. Knutsford, UK: 2017.