TenderWet – wound pad with super absorber TenderWet is available in different sizes and shapes to
TenderWet is an extremely effective wound dressing for allow adaptation to different wound conditions. Tender-
the treatment of chronic, infected and non-infected Wet is activated with Ringer’s solution or TenderWet solu-
wounds during the cleansing phase and at the start of tion directly in the half-opened sterile peel pack.
the granulation phase. This high efficiency is attributable
to a special mode of action which allows continuous This means that with this method devitalised tissue which
“rinsing” of the wound. was not recognisable as such was removed. In the case of
deep wounds, TenderWet should be packed in loosely to
TenderWet is a multilayered dressing pad containing ensure the direct contact needed for the fluid exchange. TenderWet und TenderWet 24 are
super-absorbent polyacrylate (SAP) as the central compo- The physical characteristics of the super absorber in com-
to be activated with TenderWet
solution or Ringer's solution
nent of its absorbent core. The active agent-free super bination with the outer covering of knitted fabric on the
before use.
absorber is activated before use with an appropriate wound pad give TenderWet the necessary packing charac-
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quantity of Ringer’s solution which is then released con- teristics. With extensive wounds, the TenderWet wound
tinuously into the wound for hours. The constant delivery pads should be applied with a slight overlap – he “tiling”.
of Ringer’s solution softens, detaches and rinses away
necrotic tissue (1). TenderWet comes in a range of variants and is available
in round and rectangular shapes to meet differing appli-
At the same time, however, microbially contaminated cation requirements.
wound exudate is absorbed and bound into the wound
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dressing pad. This exchange – Ringer’s solution is deliv- The classical TenderWet maintains its absorbing and rins-
ered and proteins are absorbed - functions because the ing effect for about 12 hours. Dressing changes should
super absorber has a greater affinity for the protein-con- therefore be carried out every 12 hours. The frequency of
taining wound exudate than for the sodium-containing dressing change, however, ultimately depends on the
Ringer’s solution (2) and so the wound exudate displaces amount of exudate produced by the wound. How much
the solution from the wound pad. As soon as the factors Ringer’s solution is required to activate the dressing
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inhibiting wound healing are removed, i.e. the wound has depends on the size of the compress. For fault-free acti-
The principle of action of been cleansed of necrotic tissue, detritus and coatings, vation of TenderWet (and also of TenderWet 24), TenderWet is available in different
TenderWet
the conditions necessary for the buildup of granulation TenderWet solution is supplied in convenient sizes of 10,
sizes and shapes to allow adapta-
tion to different wound condi-
tissue are present: proliferative cells can migrate into the 15 and 30 ml. The composition of the sterile, pyrogen-
tions. TenderWet is activated with
wound area and capillary ingrowth is possible (3). The free and isotonic solution corresponds to that of Ringer’s
Ringer’s solution or TenderWet
moisture and the electrolytes contained in the Ringer’s solution.
solution directly in the half-
solution, such as sodium, potassium and calcium, con-
opened sterile peel pack.
tribute to the cell growth. TenderWet 24 is made from the same materials as
TenderWet, but is designed so that the absorbing and
TenderWet has no contra-indications and can also be rinsing effect is sustained for up to 24 hours. To protect
used on infected wounds. In certain cases, there is an the dressing from strike through, a moisture -repellent
apparent increase in the size of the wound during the layer is integrated inside the dressing on the side facing
initial cleansing phase with TenderWet. away from the wound.
Phase-specific wound management [44.45]
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