Highly exuding non-healing leg ulcers: a surmountable challenge. Clinical benefits of the Zetuvit® Plus superabsorbent dressing family under compression

Zetuvit® Plus is a backed superabsorber designed to handle high exudate levels and is a much-loved brand with a strong heritage.
The blend of cellulose fluff and fluid retaining superabsorbent polymers (SAP) means Zetuvit® Plus is particularly suitable for treating superficial, heavily exuding acute and chronic wounds.
Properties | Non-backed superabsorbent dressings | Backed dressings like Zetuvit® Plus | This means... |
Maintains a moist wound environment while able to handle varying levels of exudation10 | Yes | Yes | Wound healing is faster and scarring is reduced |
Absorbs and retains fluid | Yes | Yes | Prevents damage to surrounding skin – including maceration and excoriation |
Manages bioburden11 | Yes | Yes | Reduces the risk of delayed healing by binding MMPs and sequestering bacteria |
Prevents strikethrough11 | No | Yes | Reduces risk of cross infection and the transfer of exudate to a bandage. Improves patient quality of life / secondary dressing |
Prevents external contamination entering the dressing i.e bacteria | No | Yes | Reduces the risk of infection |
Reliable prevention of leakage and strikethrough
Support of improved wound healing4 by proven reduction of maceration4 and absorption of excessive wound inhibitors (e.g. MMP’s)5,6
Zetuvit® Plus is reassuringly simple to use and cost efficient4
✔ Giving security and comfort between dressing changes, empowering your patients4,7
✔ An ideal superabsorbent dressing option for a shared care approach
✔ Zetuvit® Plus also wins on cost. Its absorbency means fewer dressing changes Offering cost and time savings for both you and your patient4
✔ Zetuvit® Plus superabsorbent dressing supports wound healing and is protective of periwound skin4
✔ Simple and easy to apply