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Non Adherent Pads

Non-Adherent Pads

In accordance with this invention the task is solved by replacing the single absorbent layer pad with a multiple layer one comprising at least an inner low density absorbent layer for receiving fluid diffusing from the wound and an overlying high density layer for receiving and retaining fluid diffusing through the underlying low density absorbent layer. Optionally, a third absorbent layer, which is low density like the inner absorbent layer, is disposed over the high-density absorbent layer.

In the preferred embodiment of the invention the dressing is a so-called island dressing wherein the absorbent pad is substantially centrally disposed on an adhesive layer of greater dimensions so that free adhesive surface surrounds the periphery of the absorbent pad for securing the dressing to the skin.

As heretofore mentioned, the present invention is directed to an improvement in dressings wherein an absorbent material providing a reservoir for wound fluids diffusing thereto is disposed between opposed non-adhering perforated films or sheet materials.
The nature and objects of the invention will be best understood by reference to the drawings illustrating the preferred form of the invention taken in conjunction with the following detailed description.

As described therein, while the reservoir for receiving wound fluids in the described dressings may comprise any of the fabric materials heretofore employed to retain exudate, e.g. cotton, gauze, sponges, absorbent pads such as those customarily used for abdominal surgery, and the like, they will most preferably consist of two separate but contiguous elements, namely a lower high density woven or non-woven fabric having optimum spreading or wicking characteristics and an upper low density fabric having optimum absorption capacity. Preferably, the high density fabric will have a density of on the order of 0.1 to 0.2 gms/(cm)3 ; while the low density fabric will have a density less than 0.1 gm/(cm)3, e.g. on the order of 0.05 gm/(cm)3. The combination of the two fabrics will typically provide a weight per surface area of on the order of 7 ounces/square yard, the ratio of low:high density by thickness being on the order of about 3:1 to about 5:1. The fabrics may be woven or non-woven materials, non-woven being preferred, and illustrative fibers include rayon, rayon/polyester or polyester/cotton blends, cotton, cellulosic materials, etc.

In the wound dressing which is the subject matter to which the aforementioned patents are directed, the purpose of having high density fabric nearest the wound is to provide optimum spreading or wicking characteristics in order to facilitate exudate being absorbed over substantially the entire surface area of the absorbent fabric; while the upper or overlying low density woven or non-woven fabric possesses optimum absorption capacity, the composite absorbing fabric thereby providing maximum efficiency of the fabric for absorbing wound exudate before become saturated so as to require a dressing change.

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