The primary aim of this study was to evaluate the clinical objective in relation to exudate handling (moderate to high) with a superabsorbent
silicone border dressing (Zetuvit Plus
Silicone Border; SAP
silicone border dressing; designated RespoSorb
Silicone Border in some countries). The SAP border dressing had met the clinical objectives relating to exudate management, affirmed by the health professionals with a yes response in 94% of cases. Additionally, the health professionals rated the handling of exudate as excellent/good (78%) and most (80%) reported that they would use the SAP
silicone border dressing again. Allied to this was the fact that the SAP
silicone border dressing improved the
wound edge and periwound skin conditions (29% and 36% of patients, respectively). Regarding dressing retention, the SAP
silicone border dressing retained its position in 72% of patients. For wear time, the largest proportion of dressing changes, both pre-study and during the evaluation period, was every third day (45% and 44%, respectively). But there was a shift to extended wear time with use of the SAP
silicone border dressing with 72% of patients' dressing changes being every third day or longer.
CONCLUSION: The SAP
silicone border dressing was successful in managing
wound exudate in moderately to highly exuding
wounds and consequently this had a beneficial impact on the
wound edge and periwound skin. Overall, there was a positive effect on
wound bed preparation and in turn the healing response was progressive. This study has shown that the SAP
silicone border dressing successfully controlled exudate and provided positive benefits when used in the treatment of patients with moderately to highly exuding
wounds.