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Dressings continue to be a key part of successful wound care, however, choosing the right product for the right patient at the right time can be challenging for the clinician (Hedger, 2014). Modern foam dressings have been widely available since the mid-1970s with the aim to manage light-to-heavy exuding wounds (Hedger et al, 2014). Historically, bordered foam dressings have utilised acrylic-based adhesives; however, these have been associated with increased risk of skin sensitisation and medical adhesive-related skin injuries (MARSI; Meuleneire and Rucknagel, 2013; Hedger et al, 2014; Mestach et al, 2018; Downie and Collier, 2021). A clinical evaluation was undertaken to detail the characteristics and performance of Suprasorb® P sensitive silicone foam dressing (L&R Healthcare). The evaluation comprised a minimum of four dressing changes over at least 2 weeks. Fifty patients (51 wounds) were included in the evaluation. At the final evaluation, 57% (n=29) of the wounds were recorded as improved, 37% (n=19) were recorded as static and 6% (n=3) were recorded as having deteriorated. Of the 27% (n=14) evaluations where patients reported self caring, 71% scored Suprasorb P sensitive as above average for ease of use, suggesting the dressing may be suitable for patients who were self-caring and can apply their own dressing. Suprasorb P sensitive performed well in all the parameters evaluated and may be considered where effective exudate handling, improved patient comfort and ease of handling is required. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

Objectives: A clinical evaluation was undertaken to detail the characteristics and performance of a next generation Silicone foam dressing and how it impacted skin sensitisation and medical adhesive-related skin injuries (MARSIs) Methods: The evaluation comprised a minimum of four dressing changes over at least 2 weeks. Fifty patients (51 wounds) were included in the evaluation. The evaluation was undertaken in a community setting and an acute Diabetic Foot Clinic. Each patient evaluation ran for a minimum of 2 weeks with a minimum of four contacts including the first contact and application of the Silicone foam. All patients over the age of 18 years who had a wound with low to moderate levels of exudate were invited to be involved in the evaluation. The aim was to include at least 40% of patients with friable and vulnerable skin, or who were known to have experienced MARSIs in the past. Results: At the final evaluation, 57% (n=29) of the wounds were recorded as improved, 37% (n=19) were recorded as static and 6% (n=3) were recorded as having deteriorated. Silicone foam dressing was rated highly by both clinicians and patients, in all aspects of comfort, softness, ease of removal and ability to stay in place, with no reports of skin damage from the adhesive. Conclusions: In this 51-wound evaluation, the Silicone foam dressing performed well in patient comfort and ease of handling, exudate management and where there was existing poor peri-wound skin condition. Generally, the peri-wound skin condition improved, suggesting that the dressing could be included as part of a holistic wound care plan to support effective exudate management and care of the peri-wound skin. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]