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When wound exudate is a problem

Managing wound exudate is about more than keeping a wound dry. When exudate is not effectively controlled, it can impair healing, patient comfort, and the condition of the surrounding skin.

This article explores how a superabsorbent dressing can help create a moist healing environment while simplifying everyday wound care. Discover practical insights, patient benefits, and tips that can make a real difference in clinical practice.

An Overview of the Psychosocial Impact of Exuding Venous Leg Ulcers

This article explores how chronic venous leg ulcers affect patients beyond the physical—highlighting the emotional toll, risk of isolation, and mental health challenges. It offers practical strategies for clinicians to support healing through empathy, movement, nutrition, and holistic care.

Exuding wounds in palliative care

Exuding wounds are a common aspect of palliative care that can easily be overlooked. Managing wound exudate effectively requires both knowledge and suitable conditions. In this article, we emphasise what exuding wounds can mean in practice and how the choice of dressing can help make the situation more manageable.

Wound exudate and retention in superabsorbent dressings

The term “retention” may sound technical, but it’s crucial to grasp its significance in wound dressings and wound and exudate management. Understanding its function will deepen the understanding of its role in wound healing.

Wound exudate and retention in superabsorbent dressings

The term “retention” may sound technical, but it’s crucial to grasp its significance in wound dressings and wound and exudate management. Understanding its function will deepen the understanding of its role in wound healing.

A Multicentre Evaluation of DryMax Super

This summary highlights Drymax Super’s effectiveness and patient comfort as a superabsorbent dressing for exuding wounds. It manages exudate, prevents maceration, improves surrounding skin, and is rated highly for comfort and ease of use.

Use of a superabsorbent dressing in wounds with moderate-to-high exudate volume

An evaluation of the Drymax Super dressing’s performance, safety, and usability in moderate to highly exuding wounds. Findings show it effectively manages exudate and wound odour while improving peri-wound skin without frequent changes.

An evaluation of a superabsorbent wound dressing on patients with exuding burn wounds

Burn wounds produce a lot of exudates in the first 72 hours, risking dehydration, hypothermia, skin maceration, and infection. This study evaluated superabsorbent dressing’s effectiveness on patients with exuding burn wounds.

A comparison of bacterial sequestration in SAP dressings

This independent laboratory study compares the ability of DryMax Super, a PU-foam dressing, and a DACC dressing to sequester and retain bacteria over seven days.

A comparison of bacterial sequestration within three types of wound dressing

This independent laboratory study compares the ability of DryMax Super, a PU-foam dressing, and a DACC dressing to sequester and retain bacteria over seven days.

Clinical Outcomes in the Management of Toe Lymphorrhoea with a Superabsorbent Dressing

Leaking legs and toes from lymphovenous disease can affect the quality of life and put pressure on community nurses. This study explores strategies for managing toe lymphorrhoea, especially in cases of high exudate levels.

A folding guide for a flexible superabsorbent dressing

When managing exuding wounds, versatile, practical, and user-friendly solutions are essential for clinicians and patients, allowing for a better everyday life. Our folding guide demonstrates the practicality of Drymax Super in various scenarios.

Managing Mixed Aetiology Leg Ulcers: A Case Study on Optimising Exudate Control with Superabsorbent Dressings

Discover how a challenging mixed aetiology leg ulcer was successfully managed using a superabsorbent dressing, gentle compression, and holistic care—leading to rapid healing and improved quality of life.

Case: An 8-year leg ulcer challenge

This case highlights a complex leg ulcer in a 77-year-old man. After eight years without healing and uncontrollable exudate, his quality of life declined. Despite ongoing care, nothing helped, and the healthcare provider was left feeling helpless and out of options.

What is a mixed aetiology leg ulcer?

Mixed ulcers appear to be becoming increasingly common and can often be challenging for healthcare professionals. The unique nature of these wounds requires careful diagnosis and a tailored treatment strategy. In this article, we highlight the various aspects of mixed ulcers and guidelines for their management.

Pain scales and pain assessment tools for wound care

Working with recommended pain scales and pain assessment instruments provides a structured approach to understanding the patient’s perceived pain and adapting treatment according to your patient’s individual needs.

How does a Superabsorbent Foam Dressing work?

Traditional foam dressings are soft and absorbent but lack the ability to retain wound fluid. This can lead to leakage and skin damage, especially under compression. In such cases, a dressing with strong fluid retention is essential to protect the wound and surrounding skin.

How to Choose the Right Dressing – A Conversation with Susanne Dufva

How do we choose the right dressing, and how is the choice influenced by the economic aspects of healthcare? How can the wound healing process guide us in selecting the appropriate dressing? Susanne Dufva from the Wound Center at Södersjukhuset guides us through these questions.

A large wound dressing for treatment of exuding leg ulcers

Circular ulcers around the leg, accompanied by a patchwork of multiple dressings, macerated skin, and fluid accumulation at the foot, can occur in patients with larger legs or more extensive exuding ulcers. However, these complications can be prevented with appropriate solutions.

Management of venous leg ulcers

The aim of managing and dressing a venous leg ulcer is to create optimum conditions for healing. Ensuring a good wound environment and managing oedema positively impact the wound-healing process. This is done by cleaning the wound thoroughly and using appropriate dressings and compression therapy.

Venous Leg Ulcer treatment: Clinical Guidelines

Venous leg ulcers commonly result from venous insufficiency due to damaged valves. Symptoms include pain, itching, and swelling, often with eczema and scaling. They typically develop on the lower leg, around the ankle, with discoloured skin and exudate surrounding the ulcer. 

What does a venous leg ulcer look like?

Venous leg ulcers are common hard-to-heal wounds that often form around the ankle due to venous insufficiency. Early recognition—through signs like swelling, skin discoloration, and irregular wounds—is key to effective treatment and reducing the risk of infection and recurrence.

Wound photo documentation

If the patient consents, wound photo documentation can demonstrate and support the progress of a wound. Simple clinical photography during wound care requires a camera and single-use wound-measuring rulers. This article has more tips!

Arterial leg ulcer treatment

Arterial leg ulcer treatment is essential for promoting healing and preventing wound infection. Wound cleaning should ideally be gentle, and the choice of dressing should be based on the nature of the wound and its stage in the healing process.

What is an Arterial Leg Ulcer?

Arterial ulcers are slow-healing leg wounds caused by reduced blood flow due to arterial damage, often linked to peripheral artery disease (PAD). These ulcers represent 10–20% of all leg ulcers and are considered hard-to-heal wounds, as they may persist for months or even years without visible improvement.