Sorbalgon is made of soft, textile calcium alginate fibres that transform into a gel-like material on contact with sodium salts, such as those found in blood and wound exudate. This provides therapeutic benefits for wound healing that have not previously been achievable with conventional textile dressing materials.
Application:
In principle, for the care of all external wounds, but especially for bleeding and exuding wounds, because gel formation supports wound healing here, e.g. in venous leg ulcers (ulcus cruris venosum), pressure ulcers, abscesses, boils, burns, as well as wounds that are difficult to manage in trauma and tumour surgery; Sorbalgon T is available for deep wounds and fistula tracts.
Characteristics:
Sorbalgon is not woven, but consists of a soft fibre mat that can be excellently packed and draped. With Sorbalgon, deep and irregular wounds can therefore also be treated optimally, because the adaptation to the wound surfaces, which is so important for wound healing, is always ensured.
Sorbalgon has a very high absorbency. The bacteria-laden exudate is absorbed into the fibres themselves and, through the conversion, is securely retained within the gel structure. Wounds are cleaned quickly.
The gel-like consistency of Sorbalgon also acts like a moist dressing that prevents the wound from drying out and regulates physiological secretion. A microclimate favourable to wound healing is created without an occlusive effect. Granulation and epithelialisation are promoted, the wound surfaces remain supple, which also leads to cosmetically favourable wound healing results.
Due to gel formation, Sorbalgon does not adhere to the wound. Dressing changes take place without irritation of the new tissue.
Sorbalgon contains no active medicinal additives and is particularly well tolerated even with long-term use. Allergic reactions and sensitisation have not been reported to date.
Sorbalgon is available as compresses in three sizes. Sorbalgon T is available in two versions as packing strips, especially for more voluminous wounds.