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Trauma wound

Patient

A foal that had become entangled in an electrified fence, suffering a leg wound and with the tendon partially severed.

Treatment

  • July 5: A foal has suffered a leg wound. The tendon has been partially severed.
  • Antibiotics administered for the first 10 days.
  • Dressed initially with Sorbact® Absorption, and then with Sorbact® Compress.
  • Dressing changed three times a week.
  • September 5: Wound healed almost completely.
  • October 5: Leg totally recovered apart from a small scar.

Wound type

Wound caused by an electrified fence

Product

Sorbact® Absorption Dressing, Sorbact® Compress

Location

Askersund, Sweden

Treatment period

July 5 – September 5

 

 

July 5
July 17
July 27
August 17
September 2
September 5

Recommended products

Sorbact® Absorption

Absorbent dressing for exuding superficial wounds

Sorbact® Absorption is a sterile wound dressing that binds bacteria and fungi. The unique Sorbact® surface binds bacteria from the wound, helping it to heal and preventing infection. It should be combined with a fixation dressing.

Sorbact® Superabsorbent

Highly-absorbent dressing to help prevent infection

Sorbact® Superabsorbent is a sterile, bacteria-binding, super-absorbent wound dressing. It can be used for exuding wounds where the fluid level is moderate to severe.

Sorbact® Gel Dressing

Infection-inhibiting wound contact layer with hydrogel

Sorbact® Gel Dressing is a sterile dressing covered with gel that binds bacteria and fungi. It consists of a green Sorbact® wound contact layer with a water-based gel. Sorbact® Gel Dressing provides moisture and helps to create a moist wound environment.

Sorbact® Foam Dressing

Infection-inhibiting foam dressing

Sorbact® Foam Dressing is a sterile foam dressing that binds bacteria and fungi. It consists of a green Sorbact® wound contact layer combined with a polyurethane foam, with a semi-permeable backing film.

A selection of the Sorbact® product range is available at your pharmacy. If you are a vet, you can simply order via your wholesaler.